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I will ride with you in spirit... its been raining all week so I havent been out yet since the weekend... Im getting itchy for a ride too (does that sound wrong?)

Was contemplating a spin class tonight but it just doesnt appeal to me in ANY way! I want to ride my bicycle... I want to ride my bike... I want to ride my bicycle.... you get the idea...

I am doing okay on my fluids today between green tea, an afternoon latte and 4+ 6-8 oz glasses of water.  I read that all fluids count toward the recommended volume but if the fluid has diuretic properties, like coffee, then it only counts as half the volume consumed.  We can also count high fluid foods like melons and soups too. 

Have a good night all. It's Biggest Loser time for me!

Oh good it is a band... I wasnt sure!

Only about 56 ounces....and that includes the 'perpetuem' diluted with water on my run.  If we're counting all liquids, including pepsi and wine, I'm doing much better!

Much needed rain is supposed to come in tonight, don't know if I'll get on my bike tomorrow if it does.  I've kinda decided that with my mary in 2.5 weeks, that the HIM and IM stuff needs to take a backseat.  Today was my last long run, according to my hubby/coach.  Joints are sore, muscles definately whimpering!  I'm really looking forward to this mary being a flat course, since much of my training has been in the hills.  Did I mention that I hate hills?!?

Given my condition today, skiing must have been harder work than I thought!  Huge side benefit of this training, though - I really didn't poop out on the mountain!

Linda

I'm a big downward dog fan ...

Any thoughts from my fellow mentor group buddies.

I have a 1 hour track workout or a long run (1 hour 30 minutes) scheduled for tomorrow. Which one should I do? It's really up to me I just have to decide. I'm leaning toward long run (in prep for HIM) but I find the track sessions help make me faster.

**In a 1 hour track session I'd probably cover 5 -6 miles where in a long run I'd cover 9+ miles.

OK peeps here is my fav...its called the smiling cow, check out the video demo on page 3 of aquagirl's journey in my album.....

I only drink water now and drink probably 80-100+ oz a day without even trying.

I'm off to run outside for first really warm day of the year near 50, shorts or tights? No jacket and lots of sunshine. I live near where lots of NE Patriot players live and going to go run into their nicer neighborhood and check out their houses.

I'm a big fan of downward facing dog as well as I have constant tight calves and often get adhesions...keeping them stretched out and happy makes me feel so much better.

After my run, I do a quick little yoga stretching routine based on the Spinnervals DVD called Flexible Warrior III, doing the sequence for runners.

Have a great day everyone!

Helen, I'll check out the video but I'm not sure my body will go that way. Doing pigeon pose I  can't get a big angle with my bottom leg and this looks similar.

I like your rug

i love downward facing dog.  I have been known to do that one while pumping gas...honestly.  After the preride on a HIM course last summer (I had never ridden that far before) I  stopped for gas on my way home and felt tight so while the gas was pumping I downward dogged it.  Probably looked silly but that is not a first, nor will it be a last

1/2 pigeon KILLS me, too!

32oz downed today - i'm a crystal light fan, i use the little packets in my 32oz bottle ( i like it VERY diluted)

so i just found out that my pool is closed while they update the filter system with no completion date!  i'm SO #D!!!!  i'm about to investigate another option.. i'm DYING TO GET IN THE POOL TODAY!! WAAAAAHHH

why a smiley cow? Some yoga names are just beyond me. I'll check out the video but I'd be afraid to get stuck like that. Kathy beat me to it - love the rug, too  

It was glorious outside...I was hot in light weight tights and light long sleeve wicking shirt..should have worn shorts and short sleeve top. After about 7 weeks of mostly indoor workouts the idea of running and biking outside is super sweet!

Tomorrow I should be able to get a ~30 mile bike ride in on my cross bike...bit slower as it has 34 tires instead of 23s but who cares.

If it was me I'd do the long run. Your HIM is in 2 months right? 

Do you have another long run this week or speed/track workout? If you have one long additional I'd do track; if you have one type track/speed I'd do long. If this is either or and only one of the type this week, I'd consider how I felt..tired, peppy whatever to help decide. 2 months prior to A race is important time for speed workouts as it can make a difference.

RedSoxChick runs in a skirt in February

i had to stop and take off the thin under-armour - TOO HOT

and yes, that is THE Boston Globe behind my Jetta!!  they just throw the paper over the fence in the morning

Thanks for the advice everyone. I've been back and forth on long run vs track workout.

My plan does suggest that I play with race day nutrition on the long run if I go that route and it may be in my best interest to practice gatorade endurance and power bar gel (I haven't run with it before and my sports nutritionist has suggested it because I sweat more salt that the average person).

I also mentioned it to my coach and long run it is.

Next week I'll get an easy track workout in and I'm racing Saturday. First tri of the season. Time to test these legs out.