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Hey, folks!  Andi....your daughters are ADORABLE!!! Love the pix!!

I was wondering how everyone was doing on the challenge that Rich put out there this month? I was signed up for 200 miles on the bike and 70 miles on the run.  I think I'll make the bike if I get my workouts in for the rest of the month, but I'm probably going to come up short on the run.  How is everyone else doing?

My first race is already coming up quick (March 30) so I'm in full scale training mode already.  When is everyone else planning on getting ready for the 2008 season? Come on in! The water is fine!

Hi Y'all,

Rich, how's the shoulder?  any news on a surgery date?

Andi, looking good in the pool girl!  Those water babies are pretty cute!

I'm still running alot!  Cowtown Marathon is Feb. 23.  Then I'll slow down on my running mileage and begin training for my first sprint tri in April.  I wanted to do the OLY in Galveston with Katz, but my son's birthday is that same weekend.  I would want to go without the kids, and the mother guilt would set in for not being home with my baby boy on his birthday.  I've been taking a great class at the Y.  It's a boot camp class and is so tough...I love it!  Each class is different, even different instructors so I'm not getting bored at all.  My weight has stayed constant over the last few months, and I can tell that my body is tightening up.  I would like to lose a few more pounds by spring, and bring my body fat % down a few more points.

Happy Training everyone!

Ang

***Katz, I'm trying to get in the pool...it just looks sooooo cold!!!  BRRRR NIPPLES!

Sorry I haven't been checking in on the group as much as I would like -- crazy-busy at work.  And at home, forget about getting any computer time. 

Andi -- I plan to read your blog ASAP -- always interesting.  Hang in there! The days are getting longer already and before you know it, your AM swims will be sunny. I have not been motivated to do early morning training this winter, but necessity is about to move my butt -- SPIN bootcamp starts tomorrow (and every Friday at 6:00AM!). And I know, once I get in the habit, it will get easier to be an early-bird worker-outer again.  :-)

KAT -- So cool to hear about your long bike ride.  Can you imagine that some day you will ride 75 or 100 miles?  You will if you want to!

RICH -- Sounds like a good plan to get the surgery over with during the winter (altough in sunny CA, I'm not sure it matters all that much). Hope everything goes smoothly.

I had a horrible day of candy-eating -- I had done so well all week -- cooking and eating organic veggies, etc.    Curse chocolate!  Anyway, my goal is to be down 15 lbs by April 1. 

The best news I have though is surely that Carl took me to a yoga class on Sunday; up the street from where we moved.  We both love it and after 2 classes, I already feel stronger and more flexible!  We may have finally found a "sport" we can do together! 

Christine! Long time no hear from! I have those chocolate days, too.  And there's been way to much available at the house these days! I'm working diligently to reduce the supply so that I won't be so tempted in the future  

Btw, I just saw a hilarious thread on the forums that I thought I'd share.  Couldn't resist....

Love you guys!

Hi again!  Schedule is calming down a bit and I am getting into a rhythm again. We added power yoga to our schedule (2x week); something Carl and I both enjoy. Wow, is it challenging!

I'm getting my stitches out today (had dental surgery last week).  Back to full-on swim/bike/run.  It's getting easier to get up really early again and get workouts in pre-work. Even though I'm not doing tons of miles/time in my workouts yet, getting them in more often is a start towards improving again.

I'm going to check out everyone's posted goals.  What goals are you working on right now???

I think all you have to do is throw up a post on this website asking about rehab experiences and how important the two R's are and you will find out!  :-)

Remember:  It is in the rest phase that we are rebuilding and getting stronger.

Howdy folks! Rich, I know you are so not looking forward to the surgey and the rehab that follows, but think of how much better you will feel when it's all done! My hubby is rehabbing a reconstructed ACL right now, and the dr. says that when it's all healed up, it will be stronger than the other non-injured knee! So you could be swimming even faster after it's all done! Could be worth it....

At any rate, I'm off to a slow start this month - seems like nothing this year has been predictable so my schedule and routine have been totally thrown off.  Things might be a bit better in the coming two months, so I can hope.  I've gotten my workouts in this week along with picking back up on my strength training.  I might get that opera dress yet!!!

Love you, guys....

Hi Everyone!  Just popping in to say I'm still here!  The marathon is next weekend, and I'm feeling ready.  Next week, I plan on doing some easy yoga and short, slow runs.  I hope the weather cooperates for the race.  Texas weather can be so unpredictable.  Rain or shine...I'll be there to run my race!

I HAVE to get in the pool soon...I've been procrastinating.  My first sprint tri is April 12...open water swim!  YIKES!   

Everyone's logs are looking good.  I see lots of pink squares.   Keep up the good work, team!

Angela

Oh, Rich....I'm sorry about your frustrations with the surgeon.  I would definitely get someone else.  If they can't get their act together enough for some basic paperwork - which should be old hat to them by now - then phbbbbbbttttt on them!  It may just be paperwork to them, but it's greatly affecting your life and they're obviously not keeping the right perspective on their patients! Good for you for filing the complaint, too.....hang in there!

My first oly is coming up in six week - the LoneStar in Galveston.  Fortunately, the bike and run are pretty flat, unlike the Wildflower (you crazy people, you!!).  Training has gone pretty well, but my schedule has been whacked out lately, so I've had to do some shifting around here and there.  I think I've gotten about 80-90% of my planned workouts in, so I'm feeling good about it.  Now, if I could just lose this Christmas weight.....

Hey Y'all,

I just got home from a triathlon training orientation.  I'm so jazzed.  It's an 8 week program designed to have us complete a sprint tri in May.  It's actually the first tri I did last year.  I've signed up.  I need motivation to get back in the pool.  We'll meet on Sundays as a group to train.  Several of the coaches have completed full ironmans.  They have a range of talents that I can't wait to tap into!  I might actually learn to swim!  WOOHOO!  The Cowtown Marathon is this Saturday so I'll have a few weeks of recovery before I begin training March 10.  It works out perfectly. 

So Rich, you had to open a can of whoop-a$$ on the doctor's office!  Hang in there.  I'm so glad you've decided to find another dr.  Take it easy!

I hope everyone is doing well...Take care!

Angela

I haven't decided yet - still planning out the trip.  My mom is flying in from Georgia to watch me race (she comes for one race a year), and my hubby and kids will be along for the fun and to cheer me on. Lots of details to manage still, but I'm considering it.

I'll be praying for you on Tuesday - I hope that all goes well with the surgery.  Be sure to let us know you're okay whenever you are awake enough and have a chance and then energy to type!