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The high level answer is you train the mind the same way you train the body.  

I have heard it said that claiming to be a realist is a euphemistic way of saying you are a pessimist.  I have read another description that was excellent but I can't find it right now and would not want misrepresent it. 

I think that as a realist, you need to look at what you believe you can accomplish and set the bar there.  Work towards that goal and then build from there.  It would take the accomplishment of many smaller goals to make great strides.  Telling yourself "I'm strong" is accurate - YOU ARE.  Your mind can believe that because it knows that your body is strong.  Your body just has to convince your mind that it can run strong too.  That is an improvement over much of the other self talk.  Basically just get your mind and body to listen to what you tell it and tell the negative to SHUT UP. 

Alright.  What's for dinner Pam?

One thought I had for other things to do at work was pushups, but looks like you can get most of your strength training done.  

Stretching is extremely beneficial.  Anything you can do to improve your flexibility will aid your comfort and your physical well being.  And that is low impact - your co-workers shouldn't "complain"

Hope everyone is doing well.  I am excited to get started on 2007 but at the same time struggling against the inertia of the last month.

Check out the challenges in "Challenge Me"

One is going to be a "let's grow gills"  Target how many days you will get in the water each week and see what kind of improvement you can have in stroke count/speed over the course of the month.

Looks like another will be a combination Bike/Run challenge.

They help with accountability and are a fun way to get to know others on the site. 

January has come and gone.  I hope you had time to take stock of what worked and figure out how to improve, remedy, correct what didn't.  February is a new month, and time to start afresh with the training goals.  Races are coming closer and at least for me, it is time to start building for the season ahead.

Have a great month everyone. 

Great Pam and Brian!!!

As for the hip and food, I did a search and this came back.  Can't vouch for the research behind it but it should all be good for you.

Stronger bones, teeth, tissue and articulations: oats, yams, spinach, papaya, mangos, fatty fish, soy, tofu, and carrots. 

http://www.easy-dessertrecipes.com/healthy-recipes/html/healthy_foods.html 

Make sure you are fresh for the race.  Do train/workout the week before but don't set any endurance records that week.  Pay attention to your nutrition throughout the week and especially Friday lunch and supper as well as Saturday breakfast. 

Be aware of what you could need to run/ride in varied weather conditions.  Try and get all your stuff together the day before you are packing to travel.

Also take advantage of what they are offering.  The transition clinic sounds like it could present valuable information that would be a big benefit for the year ahead.  

Any other words of wisdom out there I am not thinking of right now??