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    I am trying to ramp up my workouts, but am fighting against time itself. There just aren't enough hours in the day for me to fit everything in. True, I have a helluva schedule, today was my only day this month that I do not have something planned, either work, class, or a race. Next Sunday is The Mount Hood Scramble, a five mile trail run on the mountain at high altitude over rough terrain. It should be a blast! The following Friday evening is the Salem Solstice 10K, with the Clackamas Cove Tri the following Sunday. Training takes up most of what little free time I have. Yes, I am single minded in my pursuit now. I have been told that I never do anything by halves, and this is true. Whether flaw or virtue, that is anyone's guess. I am focusing on cycling this month. So far, it has been with the bike up on rollers, it gives me more time pedaling and less time prepping. But now I have helmet and clip in shoes, with aero bars on the way, the weather is fine, and the days are long, so I will be out on the roads risking life and limb. Cycling has been my strength from the get-go, and I aim to push myself as hard and far as I can. By being a strong cyclist I will have more juice left for the run. At least that is the theory. Cycling I can dial up and up with less fear of injuries. Running, not so much. After my last 10K my left knee was whining at me. Cycling, core and ab work, CrossFit, swimming, strength training, and running as much as I can. But where will I find the time? Once June is past my EMR class will be finished, that will free up a bit more time, time to devote to not being a failure. That is my biggest fear, that I will not be able to be in my best condition come race day. I need to give this my all, partly because I feel like it is all I have that is in my power to control. Life may swirl about in chaos, but this is one area that is mine, all mine. I just need to eek out a little more time.