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Have to share this will all of you.  I high school sophomore just broke the XC girls record for the state of Indiana.  She ran the (trail) 5k in 17:14.  

I love her coaches advice, "Be humble; be hungry; think big; live small."  

The article also talks about her previous injuries and how she's been working on her form.  Sound familiar???

Parents weekend for my Badger on Sat.  Here is to hoping Wisconsin can beat UTEP?  Really, man they look terrible!  Terps, you can have your Maryland quarterback back!      

I also have CX again on Sun.  There will be no Podiums for me this weekend as I will be racing with the BIG DOGS at the USGP Planet Cup in Minnows back-yard.  My strategy is to not get pulled or lapped during the race, since folks from all over the world will be in town because it is a UCI race and the 45+ Masters field is not categorized.  Should be interesting to see how I ride and where I finish!  If I can hold my own for the entire race it will sure help my lower my points ranking and will help my starting position for the rest of the races this season.   

Good luck to all the racers out there......  REPRESENT!!!   

For those currently on the "IM to Couch" program, enjoy!  For those currently on the "OMG, there is only 5 weeks till IM Florida" plan, time to get your work done as Taper is just around the corner!     

& how about that starting QB for the Seahawks?  On Wisconsin!  

Aw man, sorry to hear that.  At least you've got some time. 

GL racers!!!  I'm fully enjoying the IM to couch plan.  No racing til end of Oct here.

So sorry to hear that, Doug.  When one door closes, another opens--so they say.  Good luck on the job hunt.

That sucks, Doug. Good luck with your job search.

Dude, that is some crappy news.  Best of luck in your job search.

No racing for me this weekend... still in my post marathon slump.  Back to training next week.

Good Luck to those out there on the course this weekend.  Show 'em what you got!!

Cramps -- Someone had asked if I was wearing compression gear - I was not.  I've never had cramping issues in hard training runs, so this was new territory.   I am going to try some SaltStick or other like supplement.  I am a very salty sweater so I think this is where I will get the most aid.   Also, interested in the pre-race salt loading protocol that Suzy has mentioned before...

Huge dislike. Guess you're staying in the country, then? Good luck finding something new -- let's hope it's all a blessing in disguise!

ugh, sorry to hear about that Rob.  Good luck with the search, keeping fingers crossed for you to find something soon.

Good luck to all you racers this weekend!

Would really appreciate any prayers, meditations, positive thoughts, whatever your preference, for my daughter's boyfriend, Jason. We just found out he has a mass in his brain. All they know, so far, is that it's large, in the left temporal lobe, and there is a high probability it is malignant. They are having a consult with a neurosurgeon on Tuesday. The two of them just moved to Bozeman, MT to complete their college degrees. This really sucks. I think everyone is mostly still in shock at this point.

Roni:

Prayers sent. Sure puts my situation in perspective.

Doug

Roni - I'm so sorry to hear the news about Jason. I'll keep him and your family in my thoughts.

So sorry to hear that Doug! Happened to my husband a month ago, one day it was big surprise too. Hang in there!!

Sending out some positive vibes for Jason.

Doug: best of luck in finding something new and exciting.

That sucks Doug. Everything happens for a reason. You'll be in a better situation in no time. Talk to Jordan. maybe you can be the full-time ST legal counsel.