SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 253)

I don't think its the food the kids consume, its lack of physical activity.  In our district if its above 94 or below 40 the kids don't get to go outside for recess...  that was so not the case when I was a kid - I remember being out on the playground when there was snow everywhere.  PE is twice a week for 45 minutes.  Lastly, we used to go outside and play for hours - running and biking all around the place, tag, football, you name it.  I don't see that today.  As a matter of fact I remember thinking on Halloween - where did all these kids come from?

X3!!!

Hi gang. It's been quite awhile since I have been here very much but I have been trying to keep up as best I can. I had a great workout on Tuesday. 1 1/2 hours at the gym running with intervals, rowing and  climbing on a Jacobs ladder.  Later I did an hour of cardio kick and finished off the day with a 1 hr swim with the tri club in town. We are just getting back into swimming for 6 weeks. Then break over Christmas and will start again in January with the spring training.It has been quite nice to do some cross training but now I am starting to get antsy about my triathlon training. Especially if I am going to any long races next year.

I had a great experience on Tuesday when another personal trainer and myself went to one of the local high schools and did a presentation for the schools wrestling teams. It was a lot of fun and the kids were actually interested in what we had to say. Hopefully they'll use some of the information to help them out.

I hope I can contribute a little more to the MG once things settle down a bit.

Good luck to our racers this weekend.

Totally agree with the wicked part!  Spill it.  What did he say about the group?

Warms my heart that the pens are still in use and cherished!

FWIW: I have two pens to deliver to my firends that raced Kona this year. They do not know the pens are coming. Each one says "Kona 2011" on one side and their time on the other side. "10:20:50" and "11:12:19" The style of pen is different than the ones I made for the MG in that they are one piece pens.

Tobey: depending on John's mood and how much beer he drinks, you might want to finish outside his shift. ;-)

Complete ditto to what Sam was saying about schools/food/PE etc.  At our school you don't get recess if you had PE that day, and that is only 2x a week.   Also if a parent brings food to the class it CAN NOT be home made, it must be store bought.   Also they don't have swing sets on the playground b/c they are too dangerous.  Oh, and a girl fell off the money bars and broke her arm so those had to go as well.  Remember the good old days when all playground equipment was made of metal and the skin would peel off your legs when you went down the slide in the summer?  Such happy memories.

Tobey - watch out for John, he likes to smack booties!!!

As far as IM making me slow - to be honest I need to clarify this statement.  I haven't done JACK since Canada so I can't scientifically assess my speed.  I realize I am stronger than before so that can translate into some speed (I hope).  The main area I noticed towards the end of my training was my pop was gone.  I couldn't run a sub 10 minute mile to save my life and my overall average speed while riding had gone down.  I felt like I slipped into Deisel mode; slow to start but was able to progress with steady consistent power once I was moving.  Good for IM but am curious what this will mean for shorter distances.

Doug - my pen is in my purse and gets used at least once a day.  I smile everytime I take it out!

OK...these pens sound awfuly good.  Where do we place our order?!?!

awesome to finally meet you to, bro! You look good and ready to throw it down tomorrow!!! Can't wait!!! Ran into the other to racing fools. Got a good picture but it's on my Nikon so can't get it off until I get home. Now if Linda would hurry up and get over here that would be nice!!!

i need a pen.

back to my taper.

i need a pen.

back to my taper.

Interesting comment on the road bikes since the course is pancake flat, right?  Wonder why.  Maybe I should come down and give it a whirl.

High five the troops for me.  Best of luck to Barry, William, Chris, my friend Nicole and KathyG!

John, your spelling and grammar are going to send our resident editor into fits if she ever decides to visit the MG today. 

Doug, I think if there are any pens left, Linda could use one, she is going mad in taper, double posting and begging for a pen.  BTW, I use mine here at the office until it runs out of ink and my staff remembers to refill it.  Yes, I am lazy and spoiled that way.

Suzy, if you sign up for IMFL on Monday, you better tell me.  No secrets.  Although, not sure I could handle swimming in 4 foot waves.  Andy, you better hope Suzy didn't see what you posted on Chris's FB re: 4 foot waves.

Happy Friday everyone!

I honestly do not remember what year I made the pens. I can make more for the MG peeps that do not have one. However, it will be a different style pen as I like making other types now. I will post some pics later tonight or tomorrow.

I have been hard at work on the birthday surprise. I have a scrap of lumber with 4 different finishes on it drying right now. In about 20 minutes I will check on it, select one and begin the final steps! After finishing the individual pieces it is assembly time and then pics! I think it is gonna look cool! Wish I needed to make one for myself, but I do not see that happening. You'll all understand when I post a pic.  

I am 100% sure i know what it is!

PS. My pen says '09.  I use it all the time too!  Oh and George all the cool kids have one

Really--no secrets? what happened to your super secret double phantom race? 

Me?  I'll follow your lead and not tell anyone about my schedule other than the main event in September (and only cause the cat is already out of the bag).  Maybe I won't even log workouts anymore--just like Fatty.  All spontaneous, all the time!

Some of us don't have the MG age that you do...

HUH?  Is this some cryptic east coast lingo?

Too late!

I got nothing but love for you Suzy...  you know that...  by the way the answer to this morning's question is "Race with the family coming along..."

Made it to Utah... expecting snow tonight and tomorrow with a high of 39... at least I won't have to worry about overheating.

I was here in 09, but somehow missed a pen. I think I didn't have an address, because of moving around in the RV all the time. I have my mail forwarded to me now though... I would love a pen.

Secret races- I know, the big secret is everyone is coming out to do Rev 3 Portland, right?!? It'll be my comeback race!