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So when do we get to see some pictures of the newest arrival?  Gees, new babies, new bikes, Swkrun Group is growing in leaps and bounds (or would that fingers and toes and wheels?)

Okay, in honor of our wonderful new arrivals (or soon to be), and the fact  that it is Friday and I just finished a big report I've been working on all week, I have composed some reading pleasure.  Please feel free to add your own thoughts and experiences. Let's have some fun.............

HOW PARENTHOOD/CHILDREN AND TRI TRAINING ARE THE SAME

1.  you are exhasted all the time

2. you squeeze in a shower whenever you can

3. even when your not with them (i.e. training), it/they are on your mind

4. they cost a fortune!!!

5. they grow more challenging with time

6. there is no more room in your car

                      or

you have to buy a bigger car to carry all the gear

7.great toys!

8. they require schedules and getting up at crazy early hours

9. they require support books and lots of advise

10. they can make you cry, from pain and joy

11. They are the best thing that ever happened to you and you would die before giving them up!!

Speaking of bigger cars, or toys... I just pick this up for my wife this week..... I got such a good deal that I couldn't resist, she drives about 10 miles a day (so gas miles are not a huge issue), and it only gets 2 miles per gallon less than our 4 runner did.....

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Very nice.

I thought you were on your way to IMCDA.

 That's great, make sure she knows your whole group is rooting for her! 

We have a daughter named Lily too, she'll be 1 on the 4th of July.

Everyone is different, If you have time/money look into getting a VO2 test done.  It will tell you your max heart rate and give you your zones to train to.

So just curious for those of you doing Olympic distance Tri's how much time/distance you are putting in per week.

Here is the week so far and I have a swim/bike Saturday and Swim/run on Sunday still to do.

S: 1750.00M
B: 37.40 Mi
R: 8.33 Mi

Should do another 30Mi on the bike tomorrow and probably another 5 mi run and another 2000-3000m worth of swimming by Sunday.

Was supposed to be around 400minutes worth last week and 600 this, but not going to get that number because my body was just too tired one day to get in both workouts.

I'm training for a sprint rather than Oly, but here's my week anyway:

• S: 4600 yards - higher because of lack of running
• B: 33 miles (Sat-->Today with 20-25 scheduled tomorrow)
• R: Nada - Tight achilles I'm letting rest (I tell ya, I have the worst luck w/ running)

My plan called for about 375 minutes this week, I'll end up w/ about 300 after tomorrow's ride. 

Triathlon is contagious - you never know who might catch it next. 

I also have a friend that has taken up the sport.  At first it was difficult trying to train at my pace while also helping him get started.  The pool is great because I can swim 2-3x as far as him and still be in the next lane, biking and running are a different story.  All in all, it's worth it to me to sacrifice intensity a couple times a week to help out a friend.

Good luck to those racing this weekend, can't wait to see some reports.

Hey guys.. just thought I would drop a line and see how everyone is doing with training. I am in alaska now and am officially a 1/2 mary finisher. The trip has been amazing and I will attach my link to pics when I get back. I have been here for a week and a half and never want to leave. 

The race went really well. I had wanted to have the race at the beginining of my trip but my friend who I am traveling with couldnt get off that week. So the race was this morning (Solstice morning) and we leave to go back home at 1am. Not going to be great on the legs post race. its should be interesting. The race was amazing in that you run on various terrain. Blacktop, grassy trail and dirt/rock trail. Lots of different elevations epecially the hugh hill on mile 13. The weather was cool and was raining at the begining but was perfect for the race. I finished strong and was happy with my performance.

I highly reccommend this race for everyone. 

Very cool, can't wait to see the pictures.

that is unfortunate that you had those problems on the bike but it definitely sounds as if you are making progress so keep that in mind.  Good job! 

Very nice.  Sorry to hear about the bike.

Do you by chance have a triple chainring or double?  I have heard alot of people have chain issues with triples.

I am getting antsy for another race, think I might sign up for a 10k or one of the 4-5 milers on the weekend.

I have my first masters session tonight, anyone else go to masters swim?

Can't wait to see the pictures!!!!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TIME!

I bought my wetsuit through ebay and the seller shipped it via US Postal Service.  Their tracking system hadn't ever updated w/ any info about the package, other than they'd received notice it would be shipped (never even said they'd picked it up).  So I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived today.

I tried it on and it feels perfect. I can't wait to get in the open water with it - hopefully this week sometime.  It wasn't nearly as hard to get on/off as I thought it would be.  Sorry (or lucky for you ) -- No pics. 

Great STEPPING STONE!  NOW GO SWIM 1000!

 CONGRATS!  I LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT THE IMPROVEMENTS!