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I can totally relate....

So, is the assumption that she would come with you (as opposed to come on race day)?  The best scenario would be that she comes on her own and just tell her to show up about 10 minutes before the swim.

I am doing an away race and was kind of mortified when my mom wanted to come.  Fortunately for me I am sharing a room with my friend and so I had to tell her right away that she would need her own lodging.  In addition to that, I said "I am flattered that you would like to come and watch.  On the day before the race, my sole goal is to prepare.  I will need to pick up my packet, do a swim, and get to bed early.  I won't be able to walk around much, sight see, etc."  I wanted to be extra clear that I'd be happy to have her on race day, but the night before was part of the prep and would be really boring.  I think it's important to set expectations clearly, but I know it's easy to border on "rude" - especially here in passive aggressive country, aka Minnesota.

Will any of that help you sort this out?

That said, it's interesting that she's interested in tagging along and maybe she's making an effort.  Perhaps this is a good opportunity to find something that you can enjoy together?  I wasn't the type of kid who did sports, my mom was NOT a "soccer mom"   This sort of activity was totally new for us.  It turns out that she likes watching races and so I've resigned myself to that.

Another thought.  Do you have another race later that's local?  You could say "I'd love to have your support, but this race will be really boring.   The night before will be dull in the hotel and no one else I know will be at the race.  Why don't you come when my husband and daughter will be watching?  Otherwise it's several hours of just standing around."

I always go between wanting to be alone and then being lonely.   I travelled to Philadelphia for a race (half marathon) and was alone the night before and through the next day after the race.  I was DYING to talk to someone I knew!  I called my husband, but it was lonely.  I battle with this a lot.

You put in many good weeks, months, of training.  You'll be fine!  Don't let it psych you out.

That said - can you sneak in a short run or anything?  Just do the best you can.

Went to the doctor today to get some blood drawn. Everyone pray that my hemoglobin has gone up. If it doesn't that means there is something seriously wrong with me and we don't know what.  I have a feeling it's gone up. I've been tired the past few days, but I think I need some B12. I'll get an injection tonight. I'll find out on Thursday.

Don't have much advice on the mom front, but I agree with what Emily said. I also agree with liking to be alone the night before. I'm lucky in that the people I stay with also do tri's (they're the ones who got me into this mess :D) so they understand and even encourage the "boring evening".

Nice!!!!  That is huge!

smartstrongsexy - 2010-05-18 2:32 PM just looking back over my training logs - 3 months ago i swam 600 m in 30 minutes, that was 1/2 lap front crawl 1/2 lap backstroke.  in my training log i wrote  played around with a few different breathing technique & even had a small personal victory. It'll sound lame to you swimmers, but I completed an half lap without having to stop mid way and come up for air. 

the same month i did 500m in 26 minutes.

today i completed 600m in 22 minutes and 45 seconds.  all front crawl, and with just a tiny breath between laps.  i'm seeing some serious improvement!

great job steve - getting those workouts in at the hotel when you can.

i'm shooting for a long ride today after work.  hopefully the weather will hold up.

Yay!

Good job on the swim and bike, Steve! 

What else is going on this weekend, folks?

I just finished a long swim and have a 3.5 hour bike and .5 hour run on the schedule for tomorrow.  Oh joy

Yeah, how'd racing go?  Janet was racing - anyone else?

Steve - the one armed swim is an interesting thing to do.  Did you extend your stationary arm, or keep it at your side?  I can do it extended and it's fun, but at my side is a recipe for drowning.    Congrats to your daughter!

Brooke - sorry to hear that...