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Brooke - I totally understand and remember why you've not been around.  Sorry that you still don't have any answers!    I don't think a good pout is unreasonable   However, I hope you can find a way to still stay active while you're figuring things out.  Take care of yourself!

Hi guys. 

Dee - I think you won't need a wetsuit, warmth-wise, unless it's known to be a pretty cold lake.  At least in Minnesota, the water temps are even warm enough to swim without one.  Not the most fun, sure   But doable - if you aren't big baby like me who needs the wetsuit to swim well!  However, if you aren't excited about that then going to watch is always a good idea! 

Good luck with that new puppy.  It's fun, but a lot of work - that's for sure!

Dee – hope you’re feeling better soon. 

Brooke – sorry you still don’t know what’s wrong.  I hope they can figure it out for you.  I know what you mean about walking.  It’s still good exercise, but it’s just not the same.

Emily – didn’t you have a tri this past weekend?  How’d it go?  Never mind, I just checked your logs.  Congrats on a great race and the win!  Looking forward to the RR!

Making the decision to back out of my tri was hard, but I know it was the right thing to do.  I feel like some of the stress I’ve been dealing with is gone since I don’t have to worry so much about making sure I’m ready for the race.  I have enough other stress to deal with right now, lol!  This way I’ll still do my training (because I want to and not because I feel like I have to), but if I miss a day here and there I’m not going to freak out about it. 

I re-started my strength training program over the weekend.  We’ll see how long I last this time, lol!  Usually I keep up with it for about 2 weeks or so and then slack off.  This time I’d really like to keep it up, so if you don’t see ST in my logs at least 2x a week, let me hear about it please!

Good Morning everyone!

Brooke - how did the strength class go?

That stinks about the heat you guys have to deal with.  We've had pretty cool weather the past few days, so it seems like every day that it gets warm again I have to reacclimate.  But I will take one crummy run versus consistent heat!  That's for sure.

Steve - I love that you mentioned walking the airport.  I have often considered the idea of bringing my running shoes and just going for it.  When I was at the airport, earlyish, recently I decided to walk to an ATM that I knew was near a certain gate but pretty far from where I at the time.  It was nice to stretch my legs.

I am now finished with my "tune-up" races and have a solid four weeks of training left before the big HIM.  Fortunately my Oly race felt very manageable, so I hope that means the half iron is within reach.  Although I still have a lot of training to help me along   I am enjoying a "down week" of "only" 6 hours of training.  I remember not too long ago that 6 hours seemed insurmountable.  Isn't the body an amazing adapter.

strength class was too hard (they do lots of reps w/o rest) but the pilates class today was perfect.  going to the doc tomorrow and depending on what he says i'm gonna start doing weights on my own.  that way my pace can be comfortable.

dee- having a plan is the first step! 

I often feel gym classes are too intense, so I hear ya.  I am glad you found something that fit your needs!  Good luck with the Dr. appt.

Woo-hoo!     Hope the swim goes well!

Good news about the leg, Janet!

Glad you're happy to be home, Steve.  

We are working on some insane weather right now - two (or more?) fronts causing wind, hail, etc.     I'd like to go home, but a friend I work out with wants to run.   We won't really be foolish, but she wants to decide at the last min.  Great.