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Race report is up!

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=134262&posts=1&start=1

I just posted over on your RR and I'm just amazed.

I also checked out a couple of your albums and now I have a question:  Does your stomach look like that JUST from doing the perfect push-up?  I mean, I know you train for tris besides that, but I just gotta know!

LOL, Well thanks! I think the push-ups have a lot to do with it, but I also think all the swimming I do helps!

Greg, I was a little surprised at the 1st 2 mile run myself, I didn't go out to run sub 7 minute miles!!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all the inspires. I had an awesome time on Saturday and I felt great!

My report is up (under my training log).

Hope everyone had  a great weekend. James, it looks like you had a great race! Way to go!!

That IS totally awesome!

Ok James, you got me motivated.  I finally put up some new pics from throughout the season including the recent trip to NY. 

My training starts back up again tomorrow.  I've had my lazy time and after reading everyone's logs I am ready to get back at it.  Here in 2 weeks we are heading to San Diego for our anniversary so hopefully I won't let that derail me.  

Hi Tim,

Just checked out your photo's. Some really great pics, really cool you got so many photo's of your first ever tri (including first OWS). Your wife looks lovely; which anniversary is coming up?

Greg, Congrats on the road, sounds like a great path, and I am jealous!

Tim, awesome pictures. I imagine running through the tunnel is wicked cool!

Michelle, thanks!  I know my wife would be happy to see your comments!  It will be our 3rd.  She has also been my best photographer!  Been there to take some pretty good pics. 

 And James...hey, when you put up "6-pack" pics you can't be picky about who throws out the compliments!    And actually, the tunnel was pretty freakin hot...haha, yeah it was a very cool experience.  The tunnel was almost 2mi long!  But in reality, even though it was 65 degrees outside, that tunnel was very hot with that many people and no breeze at all.  It felt great to get out of there into the cooler air. 

Greg, man we all have busy lives. I have a wife, two kids and one on the way, also work some wierd hours, so for me, it takes planning. I tell my wife every morning what I want to do as far as traiing goes, and then ask what she has on her schedule and we work it out from there. Sometimes it means I have to get up early, early early to get a workout in, and if that is the case, then I know I need to get to bed early. So I make time for training because I WANT to train and get faster and in better shape and to meet my goals. To many of my friends say they would love to run but do not have the time. To that I say Bull*hit! You make time for the things you want bad enough.

How was that? Motivated yet? 

"Whoop-shaw!"  That's the sound of me slapping you on one cheek and then right back on the other. 

Hey, at least you're doing something twice a week.  Don't let the pressure of all you should be doing overwhelm you, but let the knowledge that you'll finish something today encourage you.

Wonderful words of wisdom Lora; think I shall use them myself

Good luck tomorrow James - kick some butt!!

Greg; hope you have found your mojo again. What is on the horizon for you event wise??

Sunday I have the Melbourne Half Marathon (my second time running it) and  it is going to be hot - darn hot - 28 degrees. First hot day for the season and bang on event day, should be ok though I will be done before it gets hot.

I'm undercooked for the event as my running training took a steep decline in the last month or so with my dodgy hip. It is going to be a very tough day at the office indeed but hey, you only live once   Last time I did it in around 2:15 - if I match that I will be rapt, a revised goal to my sub 2 hour I still held out hope for only 2 months ago.

2 weeks after the half I have my first tri - just a fun short distance one but my first tri none the less and I am excited about it now. My daughter is doing the kids distance 100m S, 3k B, 1k R and I have also convinced my swimming buddy to do it with me which should be good fun. We plan to make a night of it and get a room close to the event and spend the night and have a girly night so it should be great fun.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone whatever you are doing.

Woo Hoo - nice momento James!!! I look forward to reading your RR - I am guessing you got your goal time.  Fantastic way to end your season

I got back from my Half a little while ago and am about to write it up in my log now.

That's a really great picture, James!  Big congratulations to you again!  Is your RR up yet?  I went searching for it yesterday, but it wasn't live then.

Michelle:  Looking forward to reading your RR as well.