I've finally, officially sold my soul. At least that's what it feels like. I've come under USADA's jurisdiction (US Anti-Doping Agency). I've submitted my form and now I'm on their hit list. Which means that they have to know where I am at all times. ALL TIMES. I don't even know where I am all the time. But now I have to start being a little more responsible. This I do not particularly like. I don't even like carrying around my cell phone, much less using it. But now I'll have to start at least keeping it charged. Say there's a 3hr OD on my training schedule... I have to tell USADA that I'll be out of contact for the next three hours via text message or email.

I completely support USADA and their fight to keep American athletes clean, but I still think it's a bother and a half.

So since I'm going to be on the glacier this week I filled that in on the "temporary residences" section of the form:

Dates: 8/5/07 Thru 8/12/07
Address: Upstairs SW Room
Thomas Training Center
Eagle Glacier
Girdwood, AK
Can we test you here: Y

I wish they would try and come test me on the glacier. Ha! I would be maliciously smug sitting up on the glacier on the phone with them saying, "oh sure, I'm right where I said I'd be, feel free to come over!"