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Hi all,

Just returned yesterday from my trip out to Montana. What an absolutely gorgeous place.  We stayed at beautiful home in the mountains 2 1/2 hours south of Bozeman. The down hills were treacherous.  Winding, no shoulder (roads were open) Had to brake on many to avoid going too fast around the corners.  Top speed I reached was 39 mph.  Thankfully since this was a relay I didn't have to run after.

There were 6 relay teams participating in the long course.  The team I swam for came in 2nd.  The team I biked for came in 3rd. Our teams were made up of women in their 40's and 50's.  The team that beat us was guys in their 40's.  One team we beat was team women in their 20's.   Not too shabby., but most importantly, we all had a blast.

And Steph....congrats on the 70.3.  You can do it!!!!!  Ten months to train...easy peasy.

 Hope everyone is getting some work in... and staying cool.

See my race report about "getting chicked" on the main page 

See my race report about "getting chicked" on the main page 

Hi all,

Just returned yesterday from my trip out to Montana. What an absolutely gorgeous place.  We stayed at beautiful home in the mountains 2 1/2 hours south of Bozeman. It's actually only 40 miles to Yellowstone, which we visited on Monday.  Now that's a cool place! Hope to go back again someday.  Was able to get in 3 good bike rides while there and they were the most challenging rides I've ever done due to the hills and the altitude. Altitude made me really sucking for air.

 On Sunday I competed in the Bozeman Tritons Triathlon, long course.  We had two teams.  I swam for one and biked for the other.  The swim wasn't pretty.  Had my usual swim panic exacerbated by the altitude. Finally did get it together and finished in 44 minutes. Ug.  The bike......Even if I had been in top biking fitness it would have been tough.  This was the hardest 56 miles I've ever done.  There was an over 2000 foot gain.  Was at 6400 feet at the top.  What a view! The course was looooong climbs embedded with steep climbs.  The down hills were treacherous.  Winding, no shoulder (roads were open) Had to brake on many to avoid going too fast around the corners.  Top speed I reached was 39 mph.  Thankfully since this was a relay I didn't have to run after.

There were 6 relay teams participating in the long course.  The team I swam for came in 2nd.  The team I biked for came in 3rd. Our teams were made up of women in their 40's and 50's.  The team that beat us was guys in their 40's.  One team we beat was team women in their 20's.   Not too shabby., but most importantly, we all had a blast.

And Steph....congrats on the 70.3.  You can do it!!!!!  Ten months to train...easy peasy.

WELL... I grew up near the ocean where dudes were dudes and chicks were chicks. I never heard the term "getting chicked" until I saw it here. Thanks for the support, even though I AM a moron. 

Just heard about a four sport (road bike, paddle, mtn. bike, run) 44 mile relay race at my alma mater in Northern Vermont. I am (was) close to the RD and might ask if I can do it solo instead of as a team. That may be the absolute death of me as it is two weeks after my HM, and I'm not even sure I can toe up to that healthy and ready. And since I only have running shoes and none of the other equipment....

Just checking to see if you made it, are you still out there??

Skibummer... do you have a foam roller?  If not, I highly recommend you get one for your IT band issues. I used to have problems with that until I started rolling. I roll every day even when not running.  Works great.

Yup. I guess I don't roll nearly enough though. Urts like ell on the ol' IT band sometimes but worth it. Would love to buy a massage stick too. Used one for 10 seconds and had to leave the store before I could make the purchase.

Steph, I also have Look pedals. I actually find them easier to run in than the little SPDs. How do you like them on the bike?

Skibummer... do you have a foam roller?  If not, I highly recommend you get one for your IT band issues. I used to have problems with that until I started rolling. I roll every day even when not running.  Works great.

IT band acting up after a 8 mile ride/4 mile run. Grrrrrrrrrrrrumble. It doesn't ever hurt until I try to stretch and strengthen it. 

In the pool yesterday I shard a lane with a guy who was really appreciative of it. Almost like he expected me to be some kind of lane jerk, but surprised him with my willingness to share. All was well. Then, later, a sloooooow lady gets in and proceeds (unannounced) to try and circle swim with me. I almost crash into her three times before I recommend we just split the lane. She says "In the pool I grew up in we'd go up one lane and down the other" I say "Yes, circle swimming is a great technique, but why don't we just split it." She agreed and said she would've never thought of doing that :face palm:  I was under the impression you should inform the others in a lane what your intentions are before you just jump in and swim. We were all very civil, but I was initially annoyed with the near crashes and sudden evasive maneuvers I needed to pull. Lost count of my laps cuz I was thinking "WTH lady?".

My kids are going to my parents house for a whole week starting tomorrow. My plan: Training. Training. Training. Maybe some quiet time with my wife. And training.