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Have a good time in Asheville this weekend! It will probably be a little cooler than everywhere else.

Heather & I are doing a bike ride tomorrow. It is put on by the local Y to raise funds for their children's literacy program. Heather is doing the 30 mile and I still haven't decided yet between the 45 & 65 mile.

Hope everyone has a good one!

Mel

Melissa, where in CO will you be?

LOL, you ALL are addicted to tri's!  Too funny, but also very cool.  I'm glad to see the commitment! 

I went to my hubby's oly today...man is it ever hot.  I'm sure it's hot where you all are as well.  I'm ready for fall!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Heya, I have been reading.... just not posting! Heather's pictures get skinnier and skinnier ;-)

you all are doing great! I had a surgery on my leg so no more tri's this season. I just started running little by little again. The leg is healing and I'm going to have a scar ;-(

You all rock.

Z, I thought the same thing about Heather's pictures!  You are getting skinnier!  Heather, congrats on the ride today!

Hang in there Z....that starting over process is not fun, but it gives you a chance to start fresh and train easy, and rebuild!

countregirl - 2007-08-19 2:00 PM Thanks for the compliments girlies I have been working hard on it---about 10 more lbs to go! I am currently at -90 lbs since last June. I feel the best that I have in 15 years!!!!! And yes I am addicted to tris and training but better than sugar right? Heather

OMG!  90 lbs?!?!  That is incredible Heather!  Congrats! 

Heck yeah, much better to be addicted to tri's than to sugar!  You are all amazing!

Z, I hope your surgery went okay and hope you're resting.

Kendra, You just reminded me I really need to do a brick next week.  I have become a little complacent in my training lately.

I did a 60 mile (really 50 something) mile ride for MS put on by the Dirt Divas, a mountain bike group that Heather is in.  It was so nice to see her at the last rest stop!  I wanted to give her a hug but didn't want to get my sweat on her. She held my bike while I ate pb&j and drank lemonade.  I was really starting to hurt but it was temporary.  I told my friend that was riding with me as long as it's temporary pain I can take it!  It was fun and they did a great job!

Does anyone have any races this weekend?  Heather & I have the Dash for Divas at White Lake NC in 2 more weeks.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Mel  

BAH!  Z isn't resting, she's running!  LOL! 

Next race for me is 9/16, a sprint.  Then the Philadelphia Marathon 11/18! 

You all are looking great!  If/when your season is over, take a short rest and then keep your base by continuing training!  Not much in the way of hard workouts (if at all).  But don't lose everything you have worked so hard for!  In the Triathlete's Training Bible (Friel), they say that you start to lose fitness after 2-3 weeks of inactivity.  So keep moving! 

Jill that is so cool about your hubby!  What a guy!   

Is anyone planning any winter races?  Typically you'll find lots of running races over the winter.  Here in CO, we have a duathlon series - running and biking - that is held regardless of weather.  Always interesting. 

OK, the first week of school is almost over and I finally feel like I am getting caught up on work and life in general. It seems our computer at home works about 50% of the time, so I don't often have time to check in on everyone. However, I am at work now and finally had a chance to check in. We had a great time in Seattle and did lots of OWS in Lake Washington with my wetsuit on. I also got in lots or hill work on my runs.

Heather - That is so awesome about your weight loss! 90 lbs lighter must make people not recognize you! That is so awesome, so where are the before and after photos? I finally figured out how to downsize photos and put a few in my album, but I will have to work on finding a good before and after. I have lost just over 20 lbs and gone down 2 sized in clothes. It is so much fun to shop now! (And a little dangerous on my pocketbook!)

Kendra - Congrats to you and your daughter, there just is no way around it...shopping for little girls is just more fun!!! Thanks for the congrats on my husband's rescue mission. It was quite eventful. I was down the beach a little way and only finally went over to find him after the rescue helicopter was above, the fire truck waiting in the parking lot, the Police boat and Coast guard boats were rushing to the scene. My five year old daughter stayed really calm through the whole thing and now refers to the incident as "remember when we saved that lady's life?" as if it was a regular day occurence. Good luck on your sprint on the 8th!

Cathy - I have been reading your logs, hope the ghosts are all gone now! Have a great time camping. I wish it was cool enough to go camping here.

Mel - Great job on your biking! Keep up the good work. Maybe you could take a photo of Heather at your next tri together so we could all at least see the "after" photo!

Z- congrats on your weight loss as well! Hope your recovery is going well.

One last thing...last night I was running on the Treadmill and my right knee started to hurt a little while I was running, but I pushed on. Then when I got off, I thought I might not be able to walk. I had a pain that shot through my leg and sent me to the floor. I stretched REALLY well and it felt better by the time I went home. They it started to hurt again during the night and today I cannot straighten it all the way, it is fine if my leg is bent, but walking on it is a little tough. I have never had ANY knee problems and don't know what caused it or what to do. Two additional factors are that I was wearing a different pair of running shoes (I wore my old Mizunos that I haven't worn since June) and I did not stretch before at all. However, I don't stretch every time before running. What is up? Cathy, any thoughts?? Anyone else have this type of issue?

countregirl - 2007-08-31 6:38 PM Okay girls click on my album and you can see the before pics and the current pics from July 2007. UGHHHH I hate looking at the picture! Thanks for all of the compliments about the weight loss....it has been a journey, but a GREAT one!!!! I still have about 20 lbs to go to be at my ideal weight. I was at 165 and 14 BMI in college when I swam 3 hours a day----not sure if I will get there but I am working on it. I feel WAY younger and have ALOT of energy all the time. And you are right many people who have not seen me in a while do not recognize me--it is quite funny sometimes. I am learning how to take compliments as I have a hard time with body image as it is!!!! I still feel HUGE next to most of the women I train with who weigh in at 100-130 and are pretty tall! But that is okay I have gained ALOT of self confidence in this process. You all are doing great with your training and continue to inspire me. Heather

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!