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My father-in-law is talking about getting one of those swim spas too.  Unfortunately for me, they live 2x further away than the gym is from our house.  That would be cool to have, you must have a very understanding spouse.  I can't imagine the response if I said I wanted to put one in, but I can guarantee that I'd record it because it would be hilarious (or serve as evidence in court )

I just got a massage during lunch. aaaaaaaggggghhhhh!  That felt good!

I officially requested a refund for my Annapolis Olympic   and worst of all, I think I am going to do that crazy SavageMan race at the end of September.  You guys thought I was a baby about seaweed, now I have the cold, the wet and the hills to cry about.  My husband owes me BIG TIME!!!!  (I'm thinking a pair of aerobars would work as a thank you - what do you guys think?)  By the way, have I mentioned I hate hills and the cold?

I went for an OWS last night. First one since my last race.  Swimming in a crowd of people in open water is much different (and better in my opinion) than just 2 other people.  At one point my swim cap starting hissing, that about did me in!!! WTH!  But I'm glad I did it.  I should try to do that at least a couple times a month, just to get use to swimming with waves and currents.  And besides, I met a fellow BTer out there, that is always a good thing.

Baowolf, I'll be interested to hear how you like the pool. Is that going to be one of those Endless Pools you see advertised, or are you going for the whole 9 nine yards (or 25 as it would be)?

Igo, that looks dangerous!   I would certainly hang myself trying to use that.  Did you first get exposed to that in a gym or something?

Steve, I saw this and wondered where your report was....

 http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=127151&posts=8&start=1

Seems like it would be right up your alley.

So I'm in Eugene, OR for a week supporting the opening of a new hospital here and I have to say this place is absolutely amazing.  The facility does not feel like a hospital - more like the nicest million square foot resort you've ever been in.  Just some of the highlights:

• The cardiovascular rehab area has a gym w/ track that puts my gym to shame - treadmills, stairmasters, cybex weights, free weights, yoga room.  It also has a Food Network type Demo Kitchen where patients learn to cook more healthily
• Pediatrics has a "Tree House" - an exterior corner of the building w/ a rubber floor (made of recycled shoe soles - Nike is big here) and toys, basketball etc for kids or siblings.
• Most of the patient rooms look have a view of the river
• By far the most technologically advanced facility I have ever seen - you name it and it's automated.
• Most of the hallways have hardwood or similar components.  None of the walls are "hospital white", all are warm tones and the lights have softer tones to them. There is also wood panelling all over the place
• The two-story atrium at the main entry is amazing w/ a floor to ceiling fireplace/rock chimmeny.  You feel like you should be checking in and heading to the pool or spa.  A grand piano is in the rear of the atrium and a Chapel w/ amazing carved glass is on the 2nd floor mezzanine.
• All of the patient rooms are private w/ flat screen TVs and a day bed for family to stay the night.

There is some information here.  Having to be away from my family for a week isn't fun, but this is definetly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

I'd stay there over this hotel room if I could, but it'd probably cost about $1200/night.  Room service though...

Met a friend of a friend this morning with my wife and we went swimming in a lake near their house.

It felt so great, didn't have any of the issues I had in my tri, was just able to do my normal stroke with no problems. 

We are going to meet again on monday.

Only downside is it looks like we swam a mile and sadly wasn't even 1/2 mi when I mapped it out at work.  Distances in the water look so much longer.

I had the exact same experience in my OWS this week. It is amazing how that little black line makes you feel like you're making progress.  Glad to hear you didn't have any issues.  That's great.

By the way, I am officially signed up for the SavageMan International!  After September 21,  I'll change my user name to SavageWoman!!! Ggggrrrrrrrrr.  By the way, what the heck is the difference between an Internatioal and an Olympic?

I am not sure there is any difference between the two.

Will be anxiously waiting for your RR after savageman

Disclaimer:  I have no authority on any of these subjects, this is purely from what I've read and what seems logical.

The fact that the training plan doesn't ever cover the race distances doesn't surprise me.  The  half marathon plans I've looked at have the longest run at 10 miles.  The assumption is that the race day adrenaline and your conditioning will carry you through the remaining 3.1 and the same principle applied to marathon training with long runs being about 22 miles.  I can see that being applicable for the HIM too, I'd just assume there were longer bricks involved to condition you to the duration of the race.

As far as incorprating marathon training into tri, that's something I'm struggling a little bit with now too.  I've started training for a half-marathon and the plan calls for 4 runs/week.  I've altered the plan (3x/week, tossing out a short run) to allow for s/b until my final race of the season next weekend.  After that I plan to follow the plan more closely and s/b as it's convenient.  I know that doesn't help much, but the options I'd see are:

1.  Find a marathon plan and incorporate swim and bike where it fits

2. Find a IM plan and do the run training and back off on the s/b volume but do as scheduled.

My wife is doing an Olympic plan and just switched out the runs in the plan with her Marathon training plans.

She never gets over 20 miles or so for her marathon plan, which from every running plan I have seen is pretty typical.

My olympic and sprint programs have all had me go longer than what I would do in a race, not sure about HIM plans, not quite there yet.

How much do you wear your wetsuit?  I haven't worn one yet and my thought is not to wear one unless I absolutely have to (in training) that way when I can't use one because the water is too warm it won't be a dependancy.

I don't have one.  The lake water temp is about 80 degrees now.  I'll rent one when it is closer to my race and train some in it to get use to the feel.  I agree the extra buoyancy will be nice.

There is a great trail system here in Eugene, if I wasn't so tired from long days I'd be logging some serious miles.  Pre's Trail, you may have heard of Steve Prefontaine, is a 4.5 mile bark trail that starts about a half mile from my hotel.  It's very easy on the joints and being near UO, the scenery isn't too bad either .

I just got back from a run that was cut short, apparently poor nutrition and fatigue don't lend themselves to quality workouts.  I think I might be in trouble for my race next Saturday.