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Since we are talking about equipment I wanted to ask about sunglasses. I'm thinking about trying out some new ones.

Do you wear them when running and/or cycling?

Do you wear sunglasses during races?

If so what brand or brands and model if you know do you like or use?

I wear a pair of relatively inexpensive Tifosi brand when I bike. I don't wear them on the bike during races as my aerohelmet has a visor. I sometimes wear them when I run but not if I am running alone and wearing earbuds. I have worn sunglasses during the run at triathlons but most of the time I just wear a visor without sunglasses. For just hanging out or driving I have a pair of Costa del Mar sunglasse that I like.

Thanks for the shoe testimonials. I tried on a pair of Saucony Triumph 10s yesterday and really liked them. The guy at the store said that they offer pretty similar cushioning as my Asics, but they felt much lighter, which I liked. I might give them a go once I've worn my current pair down.

I swear, it rains everyday now! Hopefully, it will be clear enough that I don't have to go to the treadmill tonight. I had to twice last week, which is 2x more than I wanted. 

I wear sunglasses when running or riding outdoors without exception.  They are perscription so unfortunatly not cheap.  I have a few but the pair I wear 98% of the time are Kaenon.  Because of the wrap only a few will do a special grind on the lenses so there is no distortion all the way around with progressive lenses.  Both Oakley and Kaenon will do that but Oakley outsources that part and Kaenon is the lense manufacturer so they do the work themselves.  Great workmanship.  I have recommended them to many people and all rave about them.

Well I finally finished what should have been done days ago. The high winds and busy work schedule keep me in too many days.  But I passed my 400 mile goal on the bike!   YEAH! 407.11 miles to be exact.  So I am working on what's next.  I will post my March goal on Friday.

Stuart-congrats on beating your goal with a couple of days to spare.

Was able to get a good bike workout in and still make my daughter's soccer game. Good day.

Did a long and quick fast paced swim this morning. I'm leading my lane for about the first half or so of practice and then I sort of gas and hand that responsibility over to someone else. Hopefully I can keep up that effort for a full practice at some point!

1 hr run after work today. Would rather get it in at lunch and stay later for work, but we have training this week and not much leeway to extend the lunch hour.

Rode my bike over to the PT to do my run today.  Last Friday I did my first 2.75 miles in 30:33.  Did it today in 28:33.  It is starting to feel good.  I will jump to 3 miles on Friday.

I also did 30 minutes of upper body work plus the 11 miles on the bike round trip so a decent day.

Good list of do's and don'ts for triathlon swimmers by Gerry Rodrigues. A while back I had posted his video series. This breaks it all down into a straight forward list. I've tried to incorporate many of his suggestions into my swim workouts over the last few months and it has helped.

http://tower26.com/dont-do-these-in-triathlon-swimming/

Mary-that's great progress. You are doing it the right way and enjoying it. Can't beat that!

Great to see everyone feeling better, hitting goals, and increasing miles! Always an awesome feeling to move forward.

Got in a 10 mile slog tonight, and tomorrow a friend and I are going to do some time on the Xterra course. So excited! I'm aiming to be more confident going downhill and not using the breaks so much. I think if I keep repeating the hard stuff, it'll take the fear away.

This Sunday is the 1st ride of "Red Dirt Series" which are three off road races that are most held on parts of the Xterra course. Excited about getting that in too.

Happy training! 

Oh! My February totals:

 A lot more time on the bike, a tad more on the swim, a little less on the run. All the races on my long run days cut into my miles.

Short month of February. I would have been on track to beat my bike mileage from January but due to the short month didn't quite make it. I improved the run mileage which is nice because it seems that my knee is ready to pound again ... slowly of course ... 

So yesterday morning I woke up and had a runny nose which I thought was from the high pollen count but it looks like it developed into a full blown head cold. Wow 60 minutes on the bike last night ... sucked! Hope everybody is doing well....

I finished my workouts for the month.  I did my last 2.75 mi run before I jump up to 3 mi.  It felt much harder than yesterday but was actually 15 seconds faster.  I rode over and back to my PT but took a small side detour on the way back just to get my bike numbers to a nice round number.  Cut it a bit close but here are my Feb numbers:

• Swim:                  4750 yards           1:06:32               (just two workouts)
• Bike:                   430.04 miles       25:13:22               Beat my 400 mile goal!
• Run:                     20.50 miles         3:49:10
• Walk Dogs:           51.52 miles
• Core/upper body:                            3:00:00

Thanks for all the help and encouragement.  It made for a great month.  Debating on a few options for a goal for March.  I will post tomorrow. 

I'm a trainwreck.......seriously between work, MY PT, DH's PT, my Dog's laser treatment and all our DR appts I don't know if I'm coming or going anymore.  But I forge on......

I just sat on the spin bike for 30 minutes today- it was all I could muster.  I'd like to swim tomorrow but I also need to run a bit.  We'll see how early I can get up tomorrow.

Mary - awesome job - you are really inspiring

The rest of you slackers (of course I kid) are doing pretty good too!

Thank GOODNESS tomorrow is Friday!

Carry on - 1 more hour at the office for me......

Good job on the Feb. numbers folks!

My Feb. is done as well

Pleased with my work on the bike. Run is steadily coming back. Swim just depends on the day but I'm pleased to have made progress with the swim over the last couple of months. One month until first race of 2013!