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Welcome to the AM crowd I don't like waking up early but I enjoy having workouts done early. I found it made training much more consistent since I won't skip workouts based on what went on that day. Of course if it's cold in the AM and I have other options I'll take them, it's my weakness

Not having energy is understandable after being sick. You know what your body feels like more than us but I think you can be ready for the race.  You might just have to redefine what 'ready' means, take it slower and just enjoy the race. I'm not sure you'd want to go into it trying to go faster than you're currently training.

Happy weekend everyone!  I'm finally starting to feel human again, even though coughing has been keeping me up at night, I think that I've about kicked this bug.

Sorry I wasn't around much this week, but we went thru a round of layoffs yesterday and bting at work probably isn't the smartest move when these types of changes are occuring.

What's everyone got planned for workouts this weekend?  I'm thinking I'm going to be nice to myself and just ease back into it with some light yoga and walking.  I definately don't want to do too much too fast and end up getting sick again.

Anyway, happy Superbowl weekend all.  I'm in Tampa so it's a madhouse out there with all the tourists and celebrities in town for the event.

I too have found the only way that I don't talk myself out of training is if I do it it the mornings.  I suck at doing it consistently, but that's one of my big goals for 2009.

Happy monday everyone! How were the weekend workouts?

Things are going to be really busy for me this next week at work so I'll do my best to keep up but wanted to let you guys know.

Hooray...so glad to hear you're feeling better!!  There's been a stomach bug going around here as well.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I stay in the clear.

Aside from my hot date with a treadmill Friday night (I know....don't be jealous )  workouts this weekend were non-existent.  I will say though, it was really nice to take a break for a couple days.

Like wise...Happy Monday!  I too was very busy last week and unfortunately again this week I will be in and out of the office...wrapping up the last of my annual training requirements.  I hope to be back in the forums 100% next week.

Training this weekend was pretty good for me...nice long run a decent trainer ride and of course, I finally got in the PU & SU challenge I had been trying to escape for 3 days.  The extra days off did help the PU's.  I had a pretty good go of it, until that dreaded last set.  I knocked 'em out - didn't quit - but they were not what I would call QUALITY push-ups.  I will be stepping down to column 2 for day 3 of week 4.  I anticipate continuing there until the end.  I am going to simply repeat the program after week six.  My goal then is to start and finish in column 3.

Stinkin' Steelers... Not that I was really partial to either team, but the Steelers now have the sixth win, which moves one rung above my beloved COWBOYS!!! We'll be tied again after next year!!!

Since being SICK is a problem lately... here is an article about being sick and training.

http://www.active.com/insider/triathlete/trinews_020109.htm

You must be psychic.  I was seriously going to ask about this very topic today.

I thought triathlons were tough...

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/02/tough_guy_challenge_2009.html

Warning for Pic #14

Nice post thanks, this is helpfull sicen I am coming off almsot 7 days of nothingness.

Thanks for that!  Bossman was walking by right as I was about to click on the link...

WOW!!  That just looks like pure insanity!!  And re: pic #14, there was a guy who ran the NYC Marathon last year wearing the same thing.  So hilarious!  I had to do a triple take.

Woho! Great to have you back full strength I saw your new goals, what's up with only one swim per week?!?!?!

Hooray.....Welcome back.  So glad you're feeling better!

Honestly, that's conservative.  I like to set goals I know I can reach and because the only pool I have access to is outdoors and it's been really cool lately.  If the air temp doesn't break 60 there's no way I'm getting in the water.

I understand, just giving you a hard time! I hate swimming when it's cold, I've sucked it up this winter since I don't have much of a choice. Thankfully the place I swim at he keeps the pool at a nice 84deg

Thanks!  I'm glad you have a cutie pie swim coach.   So what did you learn in your lesson?

Swimming in bathwater, nice.

Doesnt it feel so much better that yaking yuor guts out...Nice to see you are feeling better as well.

Okay Eric, no slight on you...but since the ladies are enjoying their "cutie pie" swim coaching... I no longer want your help...I demand a smokin' hot bikini clad swim coach be on tap for us fellas...

Maybe we could start like a Hooters style swim program... scantly clad cuties teaching us how to perfect our stroke... okay, sorry that's going downhill quickly.  I guess I would be better instructed by some mean old man coach...yelling and screaming obscenities at me!

Pic# 14... LOL funny... I can definitely see some photoshop potential in that one... morph some friend's faces and the fun begins...

Those silly brits and their tough-guy competition... they stole it from Hell Week at BUDs training (Seals).