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The music challenge was tough for me because I listen to a lot of different music. I also loved watching Darren's video so I decided to learn how to put a link in as well(A challenging challenge).

So here is a look into my very confused musical tastes:

Pump up song #1: Linkin Park, Bleed It Out video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4UTew4Ax-U

Pump up song #2: Cruz Martinez, Muevelo  video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44XeSJny250

My only problem is I start dancing instead of running/biking when they come on my ipod!!!

Yeah it worked! ;-)

Want to share your recipe?

DITTO!  There's too much room for accidents on the bike... I'm uncoordinated enough to risk any further distractions than my own daydreaming.

Me three... Im worried enouhgh about getting hit or something on the bike... last thing I need is to not be able to hear....

 I give you bitter melon and Chinese chives!!! I am going to make bitter melon soup....will share the recipe if it is in the least way palatable!!!!!  

I paint my nails the night before every race.. I swear by it being relaxing, calming and distracting... highly recommend it!

Have you used any of the tri-plans here?  I'd start there, but if you're looking for a separate run component: 

Try looking at the Runner's World Smart Coach. It sets up a plan based on how much you're running, how hard you want to train, and your recent race results to set some pace goals. You may have to tweak your input to get it to spit out something that looks right, but I really like that choosing 'moderate intensity' it gave me a good gradual plan that only had me running 3x a week: Day 1- Easy Run, Rest, Day 3-Tempo or Intervals, Rest, Rest, Day 6-Long Run, Rest

That might be a good plan for you if you're just getting back into things to give the legs a break from running between each run and that longer break before the long run.

Zucchini's that big make amazing lasagna.  Thin slice the with the peel on.  Parboil the strips quickly tiol soft then use it in place of pasta with your low fat cheeses/marinara sauce/turkey sausage.

I hear you! Wish I could work out why despite all the cycling I had such a terrible ride...

Im thinking 2 swims a week should be enough... 3 runs and my rides.. I REALLY need to do some bricks thats for sure! Im just not sure WHAT I should be doing in the run sessions either.... how much it makes a difference that I tend to use the treadmill because its easier for the technique work...

So many questions! 

Sorry I've been a lurker!  I completed the January challenge!

I'm truly so proud of me.  I've never dreamed I could do it but there it is.  I think I'll make it my goal monthly.  Complete an Ironman a Month.  Anyway, I like the ideas of a weekly challenge.

My favorite song lately to work out w/ is 2012 by Rush. Hummmm Veggies??? I'll see what's interesting & Central Market.

We'll just top off a wonderful  month or so......I was in an auto accident today, with my 15 year old with me.  We're both bumped and bruised, but no damage it appears.  My first partially-fault accident EVER,  I'm more sore now, and horrified that my son's hurting.  Kind of afraid to leave the house tomorrow!  If things come in 3s, I'm so done, I'm working on the next guy's 3!

Thanks to all of the wonderful inspires, they truly live up to their names.  For the life of me, I can't figure out how to reply to each of your blogs.  Once in a while it works, but not usually.  Any  ideas?

To answer most of your questions here - I'm pretty sore, even before the tussle with the minivan.  But, I think I'm breaking through some barriers.  And my hubby's nose for setting up events on Saturday & Sunday!  I'm thinking I may need a coach that doesn't expect anything in return!!

The 'big' appt for my mom is today.  Keep thinking your thoughts and praying your prayersl I think I'll try to run first, much safer than driving!  Once word of this mishap gets out, I wonder if all the other parents in the carpool are going to want to boot me?!?  Anyone want to take a shift with seven (7!)  15-17 year old boys who, shall we say, stink a bit after their various practices?!   Come on!  Live life!

Linda

Hi Linda - so glad you and your son are ok! Take care of your for the next little while as the shock may throw you off for the next little while. Sounds like you need a stress free couple of days and some TLC!

Thinking of you at such a difficult time! Take Care!!!!! 

Much Love

Cat

Mmmmm - I never thought to use it in place of the pasta! That's a great idea -   Im kinda lame on the fruit/veggie challenge. I bought a pineapple and learned how to tell if it's ripe and how to skin and core it. It is delicious though!

One of my favorite after-hot-workout-treats is frozen pineapple.  If you cut it into thin slices and just throw it in a zip-top freezer bag, it's an instant 'froze-fruit' pop.  I also love it grilled with a little soy, lime, ginger and maybe garlic alone or as a marinade for pineapple kabobs with either swordfish or pork. Yum!

 Linda....you have the most amazing attitude! Hang in there....thoughts and prayers coming down from Canada OK?

Hello? is this thing on?  HI troops - sorry i've been a reader and no a writer!

Tonight i'm making healthy PIZZA - instead of Pepperoni (my FAV) i'm using zucchini - if you season it with  Italian spices before trowing it on top it'll taste just like pepperoni... and speaking of pineapple - i'm adding that to the pizza, too!! (i know it sounds weird but i'm a huge fan - it's my version of a Hawaiian pizza because i don't like plain ham) If you want the real recipe for the 'za its:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/zucchini-roni-pizza-recipe/index.html

below are my toes before my First Tri last september - a very 'fast' pink.  The set on the right are MAV's - she thought using the M-DOT would make her fast - and it worked!!