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What is that loss as a percentage of your total body weight? A 2% change alters performance.  During IM training, I aim for not losing weight on the bike because it is easier to drink on it and it gives me a buffer for the run.  I sweat enough running that it's impossible to keep up with the fluid requirements (e.g. I can usually ingest 28oz h20 per hour without getting sloshing, but in 85F temperatures I really sweat at a rate of 44oz/hr).

Are you feeling the love?  Yes?  No?  In honor of Valentines Day:

Who's getting ready to love that finish line?

Last week, I asked you about your strengths and weaknesses.  This week, sticking with the above theme, tell us what you LOVE about the sport of Triathlon?  What is it that gives you that Lovin' Feelin' and keeps you coming back?

Thanks for asking, Jayne   No racing for me.

Personally, I hate Valentines Day and that feeling carries over to the entire month of February.  Had someone special hand me my walking papers on Valentines Day once a very long time ago--what an a$$.

But, I LOVE TRIATHLON.  I love to challenge myself and there's ample opportunity to do that between the three sports (and transitions).  I also love the triathlon community.  It gives me a sense of belonging and acceptance.  There's nothing better than being around a bunch of other like-minded crazy folks.  And I love to swim.  It makes everything right in the world.

I love the challenge that triathlon offers.  You can be competitive against yourself and others. Some days I am amazed by what I can accomplish.  

I equally love the social aspect of the sport.  I think I joined the MG four years ago and it has brought me some very good friends.  The fact that we can communicate on here and then get together like we've know each other for a very long time is awesome.  I miss some of the people who don't visit anymore.   We also have a very good community in Madison.  While I train solo 99% of the time, it's still fun to interact with them throughout the year.

Re: Valentine's day itself, the man calls it a Hallmark Holiday.      I won't be getting any card or chocolates, but I will be getting a plane ticket to Hawaii so that's something!

No racing for me this weekend. good luck to all those racing. Dont eat to many sweets before the race!

This is my first season so havent found the love yet as I have only completed one sprint in 2011. I am hoping to experience these great feeling you guys share. I also train alone most of the time, hard to do at times. Glad I already paid for Ironman Augusta so that is what keeps me motivated. I am not sure the one week you train great and feel good about the week and then the next its total opposite.

I'm running a HM Sunday to complete a local race series that began last spring. 

I love the feeling of accomplishment.  Whether it comes from finishing a race or just a good workout, I am addicted to the feeling.  I also like the time it affords me to get away from the demands and pressures of life and recharge mentally. 

No racing for me, but I'm feeling the love of a great training week. As others have said, I like challenging myself, putting in the work, and seeing progress toward training and racing goals. Training is my therapy, and I can get pretty grumpy when I can't get my run or swim in. It's also become a way to spend time with the friends I've made through the sport.

Good luck to David in your HM, and have fun Birdy - that's a lot of Disney!

No racing and no love. Tomorrow my daughter has an early basketball game and my husband has a sales dinner and I need to be two places at once shuttling kids. So romantic!!!

I love many things about triathlon. I love the cross-training as I think the sports compliment each other and help us with recovery and getting stronger. I love the puzzle of a race in terms of nutrition, transitions, speed, pacing, etc. I love getting faster and stronger even as I get older. Most of all, I love the people I've met and the friendships I've developed. Oh, and I also love being a positive role model for my kids.

No race for me just spending the weekend trying to figure it all out

I love the triathlon community , this mg and my local peeps.

I love the training and diversity of the three sports.

I love the competition against myself and always striving to do better.

I love the down days because I know they lead to good days if I work for them.

I love feeling good about myself, my body and my health.

I love setting an example for my kids.

I love helping others get healthy and feel good about themselves.

I love that I can put "I love" here so many times and not feel weird

Ok I apologize for this long post but this is one of my favorite quotes, and seemed like a perfect spot for it. The guys can wince and the ladies can swoon

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
? Bob Marley

Way delayed response......but I LIVE on Hammer's Sustained Energy on the bike.  The longer the ride, the thicker I make it.  2 bottles of 9 scoops for an IM.  As all of the oldtimers around here know, my nutrition is NOT stellar, but I think this is one thing that really works for me!

I was JUST thinking that!!!  Probably goes back to my poor nutrition......!

Went back to my orthopedic dr. today.  He says the pain I've been having on the inside of my shin is medial tibial stress syndrome.  I haven't run in a week and he says to wait AT LEAST another week, and then start back very slowly.

Trying to stay positive....I can still swim, bike, run in the pool, etc. This should be an interesting way to train for my 50k on March 9th

Speaking from experience and said in a comforting way "bag that March 50K" and focus on getting back to 100%.  I've been stupid and regretted it.  I bet if you asked Linda if she should have deferred Boston in '12, she would have said yes to save the leg and rehab.

You have a very long list of races you're doing in '13.  Gert well for them.    I know it isn't easy to scrap something, but soul search and ask if it is smart to consider something like a 50K with only a few weeks to go.

I like this,  especially the last one!

X2 with Suzy - hard as it is to do, bagging it is the right call.  I'd give a lot to be able to remake that decision from last year!!!

Swooning

I know you are both right, but I'm not going to bag the March race.    It's the first in a 4 race series that is my primary goal for the year.  I will consider bagging the April 50 miler if I'm still having issues.  The 50 miler is a stand-alone race, and I could live without that on my resume this year. 

You can both reserve the right to say, "I told you so." 

I am getting ready to race to my wife's elder son's house - gc number 4 is due any hour or day now (gc number 5 is due early April too).  So, at least a week away each time with no cycling or swimming.

What do I love about triathlon?  I love being able to push myself.   I love feeling lean and fit (relatively).  I love the excitement of racing and the sense of accomplishment I have after crossing the finish line....and I really like this song by Tom T. Hall too.

I love little baby ducks, old pick-up trucks, slow-moving trains, and rain
I love little country streams, sleep without dreams, sunday school in may,
And hay
And i love the MG too

I love leaves in the wind, pictures of my friends, birds in the world, and squirrels
I love coffee in a cup, little fuzzy pups, bourbon in a glass, and grass and i love the MG too

I love honest open smiles, kisses from a child, tomatoes on the vine, and onions
I love winners when they cry, losers when they try, music when it's good, and life
And i love the MG too 

                                     Happy Valentine's Day Peeps!!!  

Aloha, Suzy! Lucky duck!

Sorry, Jayne, but I'm with Suzy and Linda on this one. I understand why you don't want to miss the first race in a series, but I think doing the race will put the rest of your season at risk. When I'm coming back from an injury and feeling impatient to be running faster or farther, I recite this little refrain: "It's better to be able to run tomorrow and the next day and the next day than to run faster or farther today." Good luck, and speedy recovery.