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Glad you're setting goals, too! 

The nike+iPod thing is working pretty well.  Right now, I am attaching it to my shoelaces (towards the bottom) with velcro.  I didn't have to calibrate it as the distance I ran was almost identical to the distance on the iPod; the iPod distance was 0.03 miles longer than what I thought it was.  I like it for training, although I do try to not use the music for every run.  It certainly makes the treadmill a lot more pleasant.  I hear there may be a heart rate monitor attachment for it later this year also.  

I'll throw in my February goals:

Run: 40-45 miles - I've got a 1/2 mary coming up in June and it's pretty hilly, so I hope to do some hill work on the treadmill (outside is still iffy as it's a whopping 8*F outside).

Swim: 9,000 yards.

Bike: 65-70 miles.

Adding a third goal for February: core workouts 3x per week

I did it today and it was hard.  Definitely something I need to work on a lot more to help for biking season. 

What has everyone’s experience been with buying a road bike?  I am definitely buying one this spring and I was wondering what type of bikes we all have?  I know the common response of buy the one that fits best, but I am still in the preliminary over analyze stage of my bike research.  I currently have a Cannondale Multisport that I bought used last summer, which at the time I felt was a good fit, but know I think it is too big.  So if anyone has recommendations, I’m all ears.

I was able to get a previous year's Trek 1500 for about $800 at a local bike store.  It's been a great beginner bike and I've managed to get it set up to have pretty decent aero position with some clip on aero bars.  I'm looking at getting the same bike for my husband this year. 

I think the best advice I can give you is to figure out how much you can spend and then figure out many bikes in that price range.  Then, go and ride as many of them as you can.  You'll notice a difference in fit, handling, and ride.  That should help you narrow it down and then you can focus on the more fun things like color.   

It's great that you and your daughter are doing it together!  Having the support will really help you both out.  

Personally, I've found that training for a 1/2 mary doesn't conflict too much with tri training, but my weakest area is running.  Focusing a little more on the running was really helpful in all of my training. 

At my last swim workout on Wednesday, I was talking about doing the 1/2 marathon and some other people said they were going to too.  We planned to do some longer weekend runs together, so now I cannot back out, which is good because I need that commitment. 

Kelli, it is great that you and your daughter are doing the weight loss challenge together.  I've signed up for the new challenge starting on Monday in the Tri'ing for Weight Loss forum. 

Also, thanks veryone for the advice about bikes.  I still have alot of research to do and I will keep you posted on my decisions.

I'm signed up for the new challenge, too.  Should be good.

What 1/2 marathon are you doing, Erin?

I'm doing the Saskatchewan 1/2 Marathon on May 27th.

Kelli, your conference sounds like an awful temptation!  Chocolate everywhere sounds like it might be too much to resist.  I'm impressed that you are already considering the workout possibilities and making plans for the weekend.

I didn't have a great weekend of workouts.  I did a 3 mile run on Saturday morning and had a 10 mile run planned for Sunday.  I had a cold all weekend, so I decided to sleep and rest on Sunday and not do my planned workout.  I think it was the right decision, though, and I feel a lot better today.  I'm going to try to do my swim workout tonight and see how I feel. 

I'm hoping that I can get some good workouts in this week and that everyone else can, too.

It's a hard balance between deciding whether to workout or whether to take it easy and rest.  I thought I was better yesterday, but I had a rather hectic day today.  I don't think I've sat down longer than 15 minutes and that was to eat lunch.  Now I feel exhausted and tired again.  I think my current plan is to go home, eat dinner, and rest.  If I'm feeling better around 8, I'll do my run at the gym at the apartment.  If not, it will be another rest day.  It's frustrating, but I guess it's better in the long run.

Hope you don't get sick Kelli. 

Jen, I sure hope you get to feeling better soon.