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Thanks Ernesto. Right now just kicking back, trying to keep the 'maintenance mode' and enjoying the scenery.  I'm considering a very Aussie race: http://www.kokodachallenge.com/ next year if I can sign up with a team. It is a 96k ultra trail  run... Scary, but that's what makes it exciting. In the meantime I'm looking at other shorter races, but haven't made up my mind yet. 

Gang,

Look at this video and the commitment of this guy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy-8NeoTfeI

EV,

I kindda slacked on the bike past few weeks so going to sign-up for a charity ride every month and use those as motivators. Did a "feeler" ride this evening to see if I can muster the courage for a century... seems like a "NO". My guess is fatigue hit me at the end pretty hard of the long ride. I hope you can take a look sometime and share your comments sometime. 

This brings to couple of general questions...

-How much difference does it make on speed/energy on training rides (with stop signs/traffic lights) and race/ride type environment where course is blocked for the riders?

-For swim segment, I making small improvements but still pretty slow. How can I measure my base in swim?

PS - One more question... I thought I'd ask about this around before going to a bike shop or a doctor. Into a long bike ride lower back of my skull starts hurting on left and right sides. I am hearing a Giro Atmos so its not the helmet weight. Could it be the headsweat rag? Although its pretty comfortable and doesn't feel tight. I am not sure if this pain is coming from top part of the spine or just being in aggressive position with head cooped up a little (like periscope). Don't really know but its getting uncomfortable on longer rides. Any thoughts?

In the water, same as the other two sports, metrics is a basic tool for growth. I use a chronometer that I start/stop every set of laps and save the info. That way I'll have an average speed and compare to other workouts.

On your aches and pains, have you ever been professionally fitted to your bike? this is as important as to have wheels or not. Many think that spending $250 is burning your money while all they have to do is raise/lower the seat until it feels comfortable right? NO, WRONG. There's about 20 things to look for besides the seat height when fitting your bike and everyone of them accounts for a few watts of energy AND comfort.

Gang,

I'm not "evil" anymore!

Halleluyah Brother!!!

ok looking at the Garmin so i can fill out the logs. Meanwhile have a swim coach lined up for saturday and a bike and run coach the following weeks. Started a high protien diet, now have a headache for two days , maybe this is a mistake.  this weekend 250 laps 15 mile bike 7 mile run.

You were never "evil" anyway.  Glad you changed it though.

So, I'm officially an Austin resident now, even though I still have about 2,999 more boxes to unpack.  BUT, I managed to get in a little walk/run on Friday and a solo bike ride today.  So, Chris says we only have 12 more weeks until our events on Oct 2.  I guess I'd better get busy working for that OLY that my mentor suggested I sign up for

My plan:  training = work + rest.  Run, bike, swim, eat, sleep and unpack boxes.  At least until next Monday when I have to fit work in there too.

Yes, some days I really wonder what I was thinking signing up for that one.  And did you know there is a diving start off a pier at that one?  Probably not a problem for most, but I don't think I've done that since I was a kid.  Hey, maybe see you and/or Ernesto at Disco this weekend.  Jackie, know you're not sure w/ the move and all.  If anyone is interested stopping by for a bite to eat on Saturday evening, PM me.  We'll be camping at Lake Ray Roberts...same park as the race.

Very nice workout this morning man! basically, that is the same as a Yasso workout (800M or half miles, whatever you call it). It is a good predictor for a marathon finish time (when you average ten of those). I'm glad you liked the track, it is really nice for doing speed intervals as you can see. The execution is PERFECT as evidenced by your HR chart.

Q: do you have any hills (steep) in the area? I'm talking one hill about a quarter mile long. I have a great workout that you can try, you will love it even though it is nothing but pain.

don't sweat the fact that you'll have to dive in. It isn't written anywhere that your head has to go in first. Last year, lots of people just jumped into the water in an upright position and then started swimming.

I will see you at the Disco this weekend, I'm bringing the Disco ball and all my long plays from the era, a big afro (the kind that will get stuck in a door frame) and golden chains! Disco, disco!!

I concur on the track - I live about exactly one mile from a high school that has public access to their track.  It's actually a very nice track - synthetic surface or something like that with a soft feel.  I find that when I do speed workouts on the track as compared to the sidewalk I am a lot less sore as my legs take less pounding.

I had a great long run on Sunday.  Maintained a nice easy pace and HR continues to track lower.  I was supposed to run 3 miles this morning but am finally doing the large group ride in my area tonite.  Should be 35 t0 40 miles.  I plan on riding with the B group this week and as the summer progresses see if I can hang with the A's.  Won't know until I get out and ride.

What's the usual temperature for that Marathon? over here it is still scorching hot Oct 2nd...

And about the hills, doing steep hills is a great way to do intervals with less risk of injuries (high HR, low impact). It's ok though, better stick to what you know and what has worked out so far.

I've only raced sprints but have done well relatively on the bike.  It was definitely an eye opener...lots of work to do.