Today I ran an interval workout on the track at the near-by high school. I did 3 x 1200 meters with a 600 meter jog for recovery. My splits were 4:21, 4:31, and 4:31. Putting a watch on my efforts made me a little nervous because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to hit my goal times. Since I was shooting for 4:30 per interval, I guess a got it. Whew!

Tour Talk

Did anyone else see that pack of rabid ferrets?

Stefan Schumacher certainly surprised everyone today. Perhaps he had another case of "diarrhea" like he did at the 2007 World Championships. Don't mind me, I'm just bitter that David Millar couldn't pull it off for Garmin-Chipotle. He came oh so close. I'm a little disappointed he didn't get it; I'm down with the Argyle Armada.

Stage Five: Cholet to Châteauroux — 232 Kilometers

A long but flat stage. There could be tailwinds, but with so much time to chase down a breakaway, the peloton should come together for a field sprint. I think Mark Cavendish will get the win. He has a strong team to help chase, and lots of fast guys to set up a lead-out train. That said, Robbie McEwen looks on form, and he could jump out of nowhere to spoil the party.  ¶ 12:24 AM