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Carrie,

First off, your avatar rocks!  Looking great.  The only competition that matter is against yourself.  Never forget that it's about getting out there.  If it's a 2 mile or a 20 mile run, it takes the same will power to get out the door.  So I know you're awesome.  And keep enjoying it.

Please keep sharing, we love to revel in each others successes.  Did I ever get back to you on your training plan question?  If I didn't, sorry.  Send it again.

Yeah, I am familiar with it and can develop a plan for you if you want.  Which race and how long do you have?

For those of you who are curious a Crash Plan is designed for a person who maintains their health and remains fit throughout the year.  It's basically a jump start that is only recommended if you are in reasonable shape.  Definetly not a couch to crash plan. 

Don't bring any of that white stuff with you!!!

Looking forward to meeting you and running like a girl.

Cash,

I'm glad you made it back in one piece!  Isn't it great when you can see the difference an active lifestyle makes in all aspects of your life.  I'm sure those slopes were so much more fun this time around.

I just wanted to share with everyone that I qualified for Team USA Duathlon Long Course this Saturday.  It was my first Duathlon and I surprised myself.  It was a very hard race and in tough conditions.  3" of snow on the ground at the start.

And even better, Nancy 'unoffically' got offered her job in Atlanta.  So it was a good weekend for the Dancy clan.

How was everyone's Weekend?

Dan - that is outstanding news about Nancy, oh and your little performance at the du isn't too bad either

To reach that kind of an accomplishment so early in the season, what a great way to start the year!  Congratulations, your results in your first two races are a reflection of your hard work ethic. 

Dan - when you race do you wear a HR monitor?  I'm curious to hear what zone(s) you hit during a race.

As I've been training on the bike I've been thinking about what zone I should be in during a race.  I don't know if it is too early to be thinking about a race strategy, but I'm wondering what kind of effort I need to put out to maximize my speed on the bike but still leave enough in the tank for the run.  It seems like a delicate balance the more I think about it. 

My Grandson was on my computer and had me logged in as Stetkon. He is doing a Tri a Tri so have been taking him out for some training. Its good fun, he's only 11 and its fun to see him swim.

The earlier post is actually from me.

He Michelle, awesome, you may get in anyway, not everyone takes their spot. Where are the "Worlds" being held? 

It's ok to hate me.  The people that really hate me are the ones that travel from Du to Du trying to qualify and have us 'rookies' take their slot.  I had someone tell me that after the race when I said this was my first one. 

Carrie, way to be an awesome trooper this weekend and you not getting sick.  and your hubby will rock!  It was just a rest week.

Hey Carrie, its great you were able to get a nice long ride in. I'm jeolous, can you beleive it might snow tonight. I don't think we will ever get summer.

What race are you doing? Tell us about it, I couldn't see anything on your blog. Maybe some Tri over Bike shorts are in order right now.

michlmead - 2007-04-09 8:47 AM Hi all! Here's the results page - even with the tough conditions there are some fast times!! I was very excited - my first long course placed 12th overall and 3rd in age 40-44 age group- alternate for worlds spot - going to get it at the next one I know there will be no snow in Mansfield - (I hope) http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&ev... I know I need more bike time!! Very happy with my runs - even with running long on the 2nd loop - will have all details in race report! M M cole - used my hrt monitor - only computer thing that did not fail - I'll post -in my zones throughout - hit bike close to LT then settled in - 1st run was = to my racing run times - 2nd run feet were sooo numb - took 3 miles before i knew i had feet again!

Great Job Michelle!  That must be a great feeling to have placed 3rd in your AG! 

Congratulations Dan & Michelle - it was great seeing how you both did.

Dan - only one word describes that reaction - Jealousy.  I guess you were supposed to go slow for a certain number of races...

Taking into account work and training, what's your typical daily schedule like to balance the two and family?