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Yeah that's the problem in bike racing, you have to go the pace of the pack or you're off the back working even harder.  It's been a learning experience so far for sure.

I kind of think it might be the actual saddle.  (I bought a different one this weekend, but am going to ask his advice before switching it.)  The fitter suggested the cleat angle.  Regardless, I'm hoping to get it worked out.  This guy has an excellent reputation, so I'm confident that he knows what he's doing.

I did the brick.  I figured it was on the trainer, so easy to pull the plug if things started to hurt.  Besides, it wasn't that long anyways (75 minute bike, 20 min run).  It felt alright.  A bit of a niggle, but didn't become pain.  

I've been feeling stressed with all the biking I've already missed, so I figured I was better off at least seeing how my knee took it then missing another one.

Glad the weather was nice for you!  Yes, it is quite possible to do long runs on the treadmill, but certainly not preferable.

Hey folks. Had a really cool experience today. I went to help out at the Woman's only triathlon (Girls on the Run) in my neighborhood. Started out directing women from T2 to the runcourse. Then I was asked to do the finishing announcing! I was a mini - Mike Riley! It was a blast. I got the idea to announce their name and then say "Brenda Smith, You are a Girl on the Run!" It was truly cool. One finisher was greeted by her son, daughter-in-law and newborn grandbaby. The son hugged his mom so long it was obvious this race had special meaning. He gave her a dozen roses. I got the feeling that she was fighting or had fought some illness. Very moving moment.

Loved it. Now after doing family things and working on my arcade machine, I have to get a work out in.

Night.

Had a fun race yesterday at Mooloolaba, I still suck on the bike but I felt much stronger so I feel like somethings happening and speed must come along at some point...!?!

Here's the RR

Monday's inspirational quote:  

 Your past is not your potential. Marilyn Ferguson

I am sure fatty would rub it for you if you asked him...come to think of it, he would rub it even if you didn't ask him!

Shame on you!  

Long live the MG.

Ran a 5k on Sunday.  More painful than I had anticipated it as being.  But my brother was running it as well, and I had to make sure I beat him.  I knew he was running, but we were not able to meet up before the start so I had no idea of his pacing.  Ran a fast race, and was happy to beat him (by more than 6 minutes, but who is counting).  Still sore sitting here at my desk, but happy.

Oh man my legs are sore today. And I didn't even run a race. I volunteered. I spent Saturday at the Antelope Island Buffalo Run Race. It had a 100 mile, 50 mile, 50 K and 25 k races. Antelope Island is in the middle of The Great Salt Lake in Utah.  The cell phone coverage is not good so Ham radio guys were doing commucations for the race. Amatuer Radio is one of my hobbies and for this race I was assigned to assist the assistant RD/volunteer cordinator. Armed with a hand held radio and an ear piece. I pretty much stuck with her the whole day relaying messages about runners, aid stations that needed supplies ect. We did alot of walking, alot of loading supplies, alot of removing trash removal, alot of helping runners. And She walked fast everywhere I sure got a workout and I had a blast. It's crazy how much goes on to support a race. It was a trail race so even some of the aid stations were hard to get to.  I have increased respect for Ultra and trail runners.  All in all a good  day.

Tiana

Great swim Doug! It takes a lot of mental toughness to do the long swims, I was doing some 3000m swims a while back and I really enjoyed them but found they take me a long time! I treated myself to a coffee and freshly baked muffin with natural yoghurt at the pool-side cafe straight after, the thought of that got me through!

My legs are stiff today in all the places I got cramp on the weekend, I think I need a good massage.

I just saw my tri photos, I'm pleased with these one's because they really seem to show that my running gait is improving with much more forefoot striking and bringing my heel up higher. This was my first race in the Kinvara's - HOT RED!

I won't show the swim exit photos, I look completely bald!

Me too.  I have always wanted a picture of me running that looks like I am floating like that.

I forget how old your kids are...so I've got no concrete advice other than make sure you take pictures!!  You will laugh at this someday.  Make take decades, but you will!!!   If they are old enough to get the consequences idea, charge them for repainting.  Doesn't need to be cash- could be pulling a fun event (even a trip to icec cream!) because now you need that money/time etc. to pay for the repainting.  If they're older.....hit their savings account for painful (to them) token.

Then put them to bed, and pour the wine!