tricrazy - 2011-09-29 7:49 PM I am so sad.  I have a set of twins that had a placenta disease called Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome.  We had fetal surgery at 19 weeks with a 50% chance of both surviving and an 85% of one surviving.  We were so blessed that both survived the surgery.  Well, I just had a friend lose one of her twins to this disease after the surgery and my heart breaks.  I hate that we got so lucky and I know so many others who continue to lose their beautiful babies everyday. 

Sorry Rachel about the terrible news.

tricrazy - 2011-09-29 8:49 PM I am so sad.  I have a set of twins that had a placenta disease called Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome.  We had fetal surgery at 19 weeks with a 50% chance of both surviving and an 85% of one surviving.  We were so blessed that both survived the surgery.  Well, I just had a friend lose one of her twins to this disease after the surgery and my heart breaks.  I hate that we got so lucky and I know so many others who continue to lose their beautiful babies everyday. 

Very sorry to hear about this Rachel.  You and your friend will be in my thoughts.  Hang in there.

tricrazy - 2011-09-30 10:49 AM I am so sad.  I have a set of twins that had a placenta disease called Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome.  We had fetal surgery at 19 weeks with a 50% chance of both surviving and an 85% of one surviving.  We were so blessed that both survived the surgery.  Well, I just had a friend lose one of her twins to this disease after the surgery and my heart breaks.  I hate that we got so lucky and I know so many others who continue to lose their beautiful babies everyday. 

Sorry about your friend Rachel, but I'm also very happy that both your twins survived. Terrible things happen but miracles like your babies also happen so don't beat yourself up about it. I hope everything goes well now for your friend's baby.

This is worth a read in case you missed it in the Tritalk forum:

http://lavamagazine.com/gear/free-speed-cervelos-tips-on-aerodynamic-hydration/#axzz1ZIecoPC4

and this is also cool, but completely unrelated to triathlons:

http://vimeo.com/29605182

Good luck to all our racers, especially George as he embarks on his first marathon!!!  When you feel like you're about to poop out, try smiling and think of the MG to run 10 more steps!!!!

Sam and Tony congrats on the Anniversary and have a blast at Disney!

Festivities for the Huskers/Badger game kick off tonight with a rivalry dinner....it all continues tomorrow at the game after I get back from my ride....temps are expected to be in the upper 30s at the start.  Hmmm!

tricrazy - 2011-09-29 8:49 PM I am so sad.  I have a set of twins that had a placenta disease called Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome.  We had fetal surgery at 19 weeks with a 50% chance of both surviving and an 85% of one surviving.  We were so blessed that both survived the surgery.  Well, I just had a friend lose one of her twins to this disease after the surgery and my heart breaks.  I hate that we got so lucky and I know so many others who continue to lose their beautiful babies everyday. 

That is so difficult.  I'm very sorry for you and your friend's pain.

So sorry for your friend's loss.

Hello everyone.   I am hopelessly behind.   I am very thankful to have started a new job but I've tried to be a good girl and not check BT while at work.  Then when I get home it's still go go go with the kids and the hubby that I don't want to get on a computer.   I miss my BT family.  Everyone around the office has left early for a volunteer activity so I'm sneaking a few BT moments.  Ssshhhhh.

Good luck George on the marathon.  Weird I know but a marathon still scares the crap out of me. 

My Doug is making me post this next statement.  He really wants to make the Portland REV 3 race next year.   I don't know if we will be able to but I'm suppose to tell the group to at least put him on the maybe list.  Yo be honest I think he is dying to run with Steve, Ryan and Kyla again.

Good luck to all our racers this weekend.  I starting to feel a little jealous so I guess the macro-recovery period is over.  

Hey Doug, did you see the Tabacco Trail Marathon registration is open?   Interested?  

Post 'em and comment!

Lowest volume month for me in a while, but a whole lot of fun and a little accomplishment in the process! 

Are you visiting Wisconsin? why didn't you tell me?

All I did was run...obviously!

My largest run month total ever.  Although I'm getting a bit nervous that it will not be enough.  October will be big especially weeks 2,3 and 4.  Oh well I'm trying not to stress and do the best I can.

September's totals:
Bike: 3h 20m  - 45.5 Mi
Run: 30h 59m 53s  - 176.42 Mi
Strength: 3h 25m 
Massage: 1h 15m 
Walking: 20m 
Yoga: 3h 05m 

Wow, where do you find that time? 

Come to Calgary!!!

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Good volume month for me. It's so much easier when I don't travel!

And here's my RR. I know it's late! -10

Good luck to all the racers this weekend! Have fun!

If there was a dog-walking category, there'd be another 30 hours or so!   

A better run month for me. Cycling slacker (no comment on the lack of swim). Running is just the easiest thing to do every day... so little planning, so little time, just get 'er done. Would like to be getting more of 'er done over the next few months!

First time in a long time with 3 days off in a row!!

Ah, well.   Should have ended higher......but I've still beat 2010 in the bike and swim already!  Advantages of a late IM.

Have to scrap the Rock & Roll HM Sunday.  Very bummed, but will be there cheering on Zach!!

Scheduled for the spinal injections Monday.  L4-L5-S1.  Some tears, and some leakage, but not a whole bunch worse than 12/09, so there's hope.  PT starts on 10/11, and the doc thinks it'll be a quick ramp-up.

Worse news is that the knee pain is probably a different issue.  Some compensatory pain, but probably a different problem.  He suggest dealing with it symptomatically until after AZ, then moving ahead with scans on it.  I think the doc has figure out how badly I want this race, I'm just hoping he's right.

BIG HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!