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I feel your pain, I have a similar issue but the other way around - since I am my own boss, I take the bike out for a spin rather than going to work... I became really lazy to work and I have to change that! It seems hard to find a good balance - both work and training (if you want to do it right) take a lot of mental energy and also - time. It is not only that 10hrs a week of actual activity, but when you come back, it is nice to update the log, rest for a while, eat something, chat to people who do similar things etc.

Oh...I am lazy at work as well 

I feel like I've been a slug,  Sunday I used to knock out a 50-60 mile bike and a quick swim,, the past 4-5wks, I"m lucky to mow the yard.  Even the thought of a DQ blizzard hasn't gotten me doing anything on a sunday.  Plus I haven't seen a pool in weeks..

AUGH!!

Hi folks... writing from the UP of Michigan... haven't been on computer in 2 weeks and it's killing me. I rented my bike and have been working on my hill climbs as that is what is here - HILLS. Long way from the flat land of Houston.  But I have put time in the saddle and feel somewhat ready for Copperman on Saturday if my back holds out.  Baby IZzy hurt herself this weekend - slammed fingers in door jam and hurt herself badly she only wants Mama now which has put a strain on the back... Say a prayer it holds for me.  Don't know if I'll kick any Booty sat. but I'm still hoping.  I've surprised myself on the bike here so there is hope. 

I'll be back online on Aug. 12.... yeah I've missed BT!  Tille then happy racing and training.

You legend! That's an incredible time, you should toot that horn, you deserve it!

Wow, that is so lucky.   I am so glad that they weren't involved. 

Whoa - that is too freaky.  Glad they weren't there a little later.

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I hope all is well. I am leaving for Maine tomorrow and will have wetsuit in tow. I cant bring my bike due to the too many things already going (given wife and 2 kids) but I will also get in some runs which is my downfall anyway (if you don't believe me, look at my race report for Tri the Parks Mistletoe last weekend that was converted into a duathlon due to t'storms). So, it should be a great time. It will be fun to get some cold water training.

I hope if anybody is racing this weekend that it goes well. I am now in full training for the Oly distance next month.

You guys rock!

Congratulations to you Houston-tri-mama and Bopper on your tris!

Houston-tri-mama: bloody (he, he) awesome effort on the run! Bask in the glory now.

Bopper: great finishing time inspite of lack of wetsuit and injured foot, well, we all know how fast you are on the bike, so let's just leave that one... I share your pain of sitting on the fence - in 2 weeks I will do my virgin attempt to tri.

As for me, this weekend I did a 20k run which was pretty hard, but doesn't compare to your glorious races. I envy you accomplished people...