Like a vacuum filter without Bissell's Microban Antimicrobial Protection, I've grown some hair. But it all has to go; the hair on my head, the legs and the ... well, actually just those two apply here.

So why shave now when the season has yet to start? Two reasons, Bissell training camp and the annual Aggie Inter-Squad Time Trial. Okay fine, it's just for the Time Trial.

While I don't want to get made fun of at camp by the "old guys," my early season goal is this time trial and I'm willing to do whatever it takes. Even if that means looking feminine to lose a few grams.

So here's the layout, big base miles during the Bissell week. Come back on the 2nd and slowly ramp up the intensity through Thursday, taper on Friday and hello +50 TSB come ITT time. I'm only telling all you guys this because it's going to happen (+50 TSB, seriously) so you're better off training for something else.