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I would only add that if you can find a work out partner, that can be motivation to get out of bed.  Most people have an easier time letting themselves down then they do someone else so if you make a plan to meet someone, you need to get out of bed and meet your committments.

x 1,000,000 on the JUST DO IT! 

Though, I will admit I've had a harder time lately just getting out of bed.  I think most of that has to do with the closer and closer exams get, the more exhausted I am.  Ryan keeps the alarm clock on his side of the bed though so I HAVE to wake up just to turn the darn thing off!

But I DO agree with the workout partner.  One of the reasons I have to get out and run in the morning is because of Nadie!  She always knows what days are our run days, and she'll get really lippy if we don't go running ASAP. 

Just remember how good it feels to have your workout out of the way first thing in the morning!  And remember how much you dread a workout at 7pm just because you didn't get out in the morning!  THAT helps me more than anything!

No but thats a good training area and the house looks big enough that everyone would have their own room with a few to spare ; )

2 alarm clocks.  That's what I do.  I set them off by a couple minutes, that way when I hit snooze the next one is going off again.

Wisconsin is the one Ironman that Kim wants to do.... I am going to invite myself and family over....

Can I get in as an alumni?!?

Wow, I have been such a bad MG member.  Kim and Linda, I am SO SORRY I wasn't around to pay the proper attention to such amazing accomplishments.  I have been rather distracted by my personal life but that is no excuse to not support my friends.  Beyond fantastic job both of you!!! I am super proud and again I am VERY SORRY!!!

Suzy - house?  Please refer me to the page this was discussed. I"ll need to catch up on this posting.  

I can't believe Rev3 is this close!

I know I haven't been around much so I will give a brief bio to catch up with the new members.

NAME: Tracy, 35 in Apex NC (just outside of Raleigh)

FAMILY:  2 daughters (8 and 10) and a hubby that also races.  He keeps kicking my a*s at races too so I'm going to have to start letting the air out of his tires in transitions. 

HISTORY: I've been racing triathlons for 5 years and am finally taking a bite of the big apple this fall: Ironman Canada!! I will be racing with another MG member Trevor.  I decided to hire a coach for this challenge and I'm very glad I did. I've already learned so much.

WHY I'M A GOOD MENTOR GROUP:  If you overlook my current absence, I've been around this group for 5 years and can sling the crap with the best of them.  I've been there with most of the fellow moms in the group with trying to balance work, family and training and it can certainly take it's toll on you.  Mom guilt is a powerful force.  I am still a BOPer but trying very hard to work my way up.  I've learned that what's important is to judge yourself only by what you know you can accomplish - not what others can do.  That is hard to do sometimes but this group is great in reminding me.  

Hey All...looks like you had a great day without me.  I am so bad at sitting in all day meetings.  One more day to go!

Wisconsin is under seige, freezing rain where I am with multiple car pile ups and 6-9" of snow expected at our house up north.  Will someone please send Spring our way?

Tracy--welcome back!  I am a little shell shocked that REV is so close and Tony has me a little concerned over the bike course.  I doubt I will have one ride outside before I hit TN.  Check my logs for a couple pics of the house.  The beauty is the lot and the proximity to the IM course....it looks much larger than it is because it's a ranch.  Very excited--move in will either be August or September (post IM).

To you people who are night worker outers, why do you think you need to change?  Because you miss workouts as the day ends?  Bodies are different.  If you can get those workouts done, does it really matter?  I am just learning how to run or ride in mid afternoon after an early morning something.  It's doable because I know it's on the plan, but I don't really like it, YET!

 For those who want to actually do IM WI, I would host you for a training weekend....rules: no kids and no being pigs.   Oh and I never host people the night before a huge event.....too freaked out.

Later kids!

I found something interesting out today.  I am allergic to snow after tax season. 

But really, what is with the hail/snow/rain mix with 20* temps?  I am not okay with this.  This is the kind of weather that makes ALL of my previous injuries ache, and I feel like I'm 80!

Lastly, if anybody would like to take any of my exams for me, I pay well!  I know a certain MG member who I'm sure would LOVE to write my patent law test!   

But seriously, this next few weeks are going to be REALLY tough for me, so I would appreciate all the motivation you guys can give.  This time of the semester can do crazy things to people...

Thanks everyone for the advice, ideas, myths,  funny reality(like the one above made me LOL I can relate), so now the pressure is on. I hate you all !!!

I love getting up early....I love getting up early.....I love getting up early......I love getting up early....is it working yet....I love getting up early......time to make the doughnuts(anybody old enough to remember that commercial)........I love getting up early.....I hate you all for the advice....I love getting up early.......I better go to bed......I love getting up early.....lay out my clothes.....I love getting up early......have a plan......I love getting up early...get a partner........

Well if anything writing this is making me sleepy......

Well he11, I was going to sign up for IMWI and then leave my kids with you and stay in a hotel.  I guess I won't be signing up now!

If you are hating us, we must be doing something right!

And time to make the donughts is not THAT old!!

Good luck in the morning.  Make us proud.

I'm glad someone's getting up early tomorrow - won't be me!! (6:30!!)  Stayed up late for:

Best playoff game yet this season!!  After falling to 4-0 in the 2d period, they roar back to tie it up in the 3rd and:    6-5 in OT

SHARKS!

And for Kim, the Giants won - again!!!

It's Wednesday! Who's making history this weekend by toeing the line?  The scoop is required!

For the rest of us, what's the most important thing you do to stay healthy? why do you think it works? 

Awesome, Bruce!!! Perhaps you will come to embrace the mornings in due time. Way to go!! I'm most impressed by your bedtime! That's the hard part for me, is that I'm rarely in bed before 10:30. And yes, coffee is the bomb. What I want to hear is how you feel throughout the day! I'm sure you'll be tired, but having the workout done is a great feeling too. And with that, I'm off to ride my bike to nowheresville!!

No racing for me....my #1 tip for staying healthy is sleep, 7-8 hours every night (unless I'm traveling for work).  I got to bed roughly the same time weeknights or weekdays and wake up the same time too....for me, it makes a big difference.

No racing. I look at health in two ways -- injuries, and colds and such. Usually I don't have the former, but I do now, ha!! I think to prevent the former I listen to my body as much as I can and try not to do stupid things. Of course accidents happen, and I do think injury rate likely increases with age (I know 4 other 40-somethings with hamstring injuries in the past year.... of course none were in as good of shape as I am, ha ha!). Colds and such-wise, I eat well. I wash my hands. And I listen to my body -- get more rest if I'm feeling run down, hit my "go-to" cold plan if I feel something coming on (vitamins C & D and extra Green Vibrance, Umcka, Zinc).

Hey Bruce, congrats on dragging yourself out of bed and getting it done. 

I typically get my son off to school and then workout from around 730 or 8 till it gets done.  This morning I rode with my group at 530 and I must say that it is nice getting it done and out of the way.  Our early ride has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks after my wreck ... Smalley, who took the fall was the "leader" and organizer of our rides in the morning.  His fractured pelvis is healing though...good news.

This morning I rode my road bike.  Dang that thing is smooth.  My question is, do you guys feel like the tri bike is alot harsher ride than the roadie?

Seriously my roadie feels like a limo compared to the tri.  My tri bike has 21mm tires as opposed to 23.  Feels like any bump is likely to cause a loss of control, whereas the road bike handles so much better.  Is that typical?

It is for me, but you know the RU has been a disaster....going to give it another whirl this year and hopefully stay upright.

Congrats Bruce! Maybe we should have a Bruce blog today? Bruce can shoot a note every hour today telling us how he is feeling and what his thoughts are? Ha.

Good job sir!

I ride 23mm tires on my tri bike. But yes the road bike is a bit smoother.

No racing for me.

Knock on wood. Ok, I do not do anything special to stay healthy. But that being said, Michelle has had a light cold/fever chills,etc it seems like every 2 weeks this winter. I haven't gotten hit by anything all winter. I'd like to think that it has to do with my consistentcy working out and listening to my body. Taking a day off when I feel I need it.