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I feel your pain - I'm going to be switching up my schedule and doing some of my training at night. It's too bad because I really enjoy my early morning work outs but unfortunately my wife hasn't enjoyed them.

We'll see how it goes.... 

PS The night run went very well! I ran at the track which was partially lit due to people playing on the baseball field. It was cool and comfortable out, made for a nice run. When it gets hot & humid out around here I'll be doing this on a regular basis.

Anyone else besides Brian & Dave racing this weekend?

Good luck guys!

PS Brian & Dave I think all this racing is getting the way of your training…LOL

Seems that way, the last couple of weeks!    But after this Saturday, I have a break in the race schedule until the end of August...

I agree with Dave, Carly.  Sign up, get some practice in, and have fun with it!

As much as I dislike training indoors, you have to do what you have to do when the weather forces it!

That is exactly my approach as well, Dave.  Run no matter what (unless there is heavy lightning, although that doesn't happen much here), finish the ride if it starts while I'm out, and stick to the trainer if it is raining or about to...

By the way, everyone, my second race in two weeks is now over - I struggled badly.  My race report is posted at the link beow.   Take a look if you're interested.  I find them good to go back to later to see what I was going through at a given time.  This one stands out from the standpoint that I can still have a bad race even after four years of racing, and can still struggle in an Olympic even after completing an Ironman.  It keeps me motivated to keep working...

  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=211843&posts=1&start=1

Thanks for the input on the earlier race.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to sign up.  I've had lots of encouragement and since the family will be there, I will be bound and determined to finish.  The girl said it's great for beginners and it's pretty casual.  I think it'll give me an opportunity to experience transitions and such before I hit my first serious one in August.  The app is filled out and the check is in the addressed envelope.  I just need to decide and mail it in. 

Wow! That sounded like a long day.

I know not every training day is going to be a great one but I guess not every race is going to be a great one either.

Feeling lazy or something else…..

This is a recovery week for me in my training plan. Last week was a big push for me the weather was hot & humid and my run on Saturday was really tough followed by a long (for me) bike ride on Sunday.

Come Monday morning my body was “feeling” the weekends work outs. I almost went back to sleep on Monday, I just wasn’t motivated to put my wetsuit on and jump in the water at 5:30 in the morning. I did do the swim and it was fine. Yesterday I got up and did a short (4 mile) run but was feeling tired. Today I just needed to sleep in – I got up at 7. I have a bike ride schedule for today I may have to do it tomorrow and just take this whole as my rest day. I always have 1 full rest day per week schedule.

Sometimes I feel like this is 90% mental and 10% physical. For instance on Monday I could have just stayed in bed and not have done the swim. Physically I could do it with no problems but my mind was telling me to sleep.

Does anyone else have trouble with this?

Adam - This might be a case of 'listen to your mind' over 'listen to your body'.  You've been working yourself hard, and maybe you just need a mental break for a day or two.  There's nothing wrong with taking a break when you need one.  After a day or two, you'll likely be anxious to get out there again.  Until then, allow yourself some time!

Just wanted to share what I did today.  I entry in a swim meeting today (utah summer games) and got three second place.  I did the 200 free, 50 breast stroke & 1500 free.  I'm alittle, but cant wait till tomorrow as I have four more swim events. 

GREAT job today, and congratulations!!  Good luck in your events tomorrow - be sure to post and let us know what happens!!