I've also struggled this year so far. Not due to lack of trying or anything, more so that I have struggled on my runs this year so far, which is annoying seeing I haven't had an alcoholic drink in 2010, and tried to be careful with what I eat.
In years gone by, I normally excel in late Jan/early Feb due to giving up the booze, but not this year.
Sadly, I've put it down to old age, but still a few years to go to catch Mike up