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Shiggy, the aquabike sounds like a great idea. I've always wanted to do one, since I am much better at swimming and cycling than I am at running . One day...

And, you're right about it how it really cuts down on recovery time. Where are you going on vacation?

If training was your living, then you wouldn't have an excuse. But you gotta take care of the important stuff first. I hope the presentation goes great and you are able to free up some time to get some training in. Good luck! 

Thanks for the comments! This does seem like the best choice for me, although I'm still going to try to bike at a pace as if I were going to run afterwards, so that I don't go too hard on the bike. I will wear the HRM to keep it in check. 

I'm actually going to Alaska for a full week, leaving Thurs. night. I'm very excited about the trip...even if it means butchering my training! I'll try to get in a few short runs but thats about it.

hi guys, so i did get in a 20 min OWS today for the first time this year, using hubby's wetsuit.

i've actually never done an OWS in cold water, or with a wetsuit before.

i've heard cold water makes you dizzy - i was not dizzy while swimming but once i got back to land, i was completely and totally dizzy, swaying back and forth and stuff, i would have been in no shape to run to T1, if it were a race.

i've heard earplugs are the way to go.  has this ever happened to you guys?  it was very disturbing to me.... 

Oh!  Where in Alaska are you going?  I was in Anchorage last month!  Very beautiful!  Cheers!

How cold was the water?  I did an OWS today, too!  It went pretty good!  No dizziness for me.

that is soooooooooo cool!  i kinda wanted to go to alaska on our honeymoon but it didn't work out.  someday....

what are you doing there?  i know a guy who hiked denali natl park as part of a bachelor party a few years ago, sounded so awesome.  except that they came across a deserted tent, and later found out it was of a schizophrenic kid who had gone up there alone, and his last journal entry found by rangers in the tent was "going to get some water..."  skeerry!  but he had a fantastic time. 

i don't actually know.  i wanted to bring my meat thermometer out there to find out, but i forgot.  but it was pretty darn cold...i'd bet money it was in the 60's. 

glad you had a good swim!  

We're starting out in Anchorage, then we'll go to Seward and also do a day long Fjord cruise. Next is Denali Park, and then some river rafting (brrrr....) near Mt. McKinley! Not planning on any tough hiking, just the easy stuff with groups! Very much looking forward to it, hope it's not too cold out there!

I hope the ride was great!!

Sounds totally awesome!! Have fun!

vball03umd - 2008-05-18 8:16 PM I ran my first half marathon today!!  I had a great time   I do need to start taking in some nutrition during training though because I felt like I could have used a gel for the last 5k today.  This was my longest run to date though and I was OK up until mile 10. 

That's awesome.  Congrats.  Now you can enjoy a couple of days off.

vball03umd - 2008-05-18 8:16 PM I ran my first half marathon today!! I had a great time I do need to start taking in some nutrition during training though because I felt like I could have used a gel for the last 5k today. This was my longest run to date though and I was OK up until mile 10.

AWESOME Traci!  Congrats!  Are you writing a RR?

I definitely take in nutrition during a half marathon.  I get hungry!!  Usually around mile 8, I'll have some shot bloks or a gel.  Maybe another at mile 10. 

vball03umd - 2008-05-18 8:16 PM I ran my first half marathon today!!  I had a great time   I do need to start taking in some nutrition during training though because I felt like I could have used a gel for the last 5k today.  This was my longest run to date though and I was OK up until mile 10. 

Great job! How do your legs feel? Are you going to take it easy for a while? Let us know if you post a race report! 

Thanks for the heads up!

Congrats to Matt!

Hey all, I had a killer bike ride yesterday.  It felt great and I can barely walk today :-P  Hope everyone has a great day!

 Congrats on the baby Matt!

Looks like everyone had a great weekend! Yay!!!

I had a good one - 6.25-hr ride on Saturday. I saw a dead body. I also got a little lonely out there (ride alone), but otherwise, it was good . I followed that up with a 1:20 run on Sunday. That's my longest run since August (stupid injuries), so I was happy to have done okay with it. I did a 1-hr aquajog immediately after the run, since 1:20 just isn't long enough at this point.

We stayed in a wonderful bed and breakfast in Anchorage.  It was called Aawesome Bed and Breakfast.  (Yes, two a's.)  It was quite ecclectic which appealed to both of us.  We also went to a great breakfast at Captain Cooks hotel in the downtown area.  The food was wonderful, but be sure to take your credit card.  It was not cheap.  Have fun!  Have you ever been there before?

Great job on your race!!!!