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Cool Brian, moving up in the standings while you sleep!  Since I think you are the most experienced duathlete in the group, any advice for Cheri?

My thoughts would be to take it steady for the first run, ride solid, and start the second run with a good temp, and push your limits at the end of the run.  

I think some reverse bricks in training would be beneficial too. 

Last couple of days of the month, how are you doing on your training goals?

Do you have a plan laid out for April?

I am within target of my "SBR" challenge goals.  Maybe a little low of what the training plan called for but should still achieve personal highs in Swim Time/yardage, and Run Time/mileage.

April is going to be even greater.  Should be doing a "smart" increase in distance (all except the bike - that my be a little excessive of an increase but within ranges of things I have done before) 

Way to go Cheri, may you leg heal quickly. 

April 15 will be so fun, you have put in a lot of work this year, and it will be a good measuring stick. 

Get yourself well!!!!  Take care of the hip. 

You can do the sprint at any time.  You have put in the work in the recent past, it may not have you in a position to PR, but you can complete it if you are healthy.  Do what is wise for you.  Training and racing are a way of life and a healthy choice as long as you keep it in perspective.  For us amateurs, it is not life, but an enhancement of it. 

May April's be strong for everyone, and those racing (seems like everyone but me)  Race well!!! 

Hope everyone is doing well.  Sometimes months can be tough and life can impact training.  Coming up on time to review what worked in April, what didn't, what can be done to correct it and move forward with you plan in May.

Me, I forgot where the pool was and just couldn't get myself to go for long runs. 

I will start May with a habit of getting into the water 3 or more times a week, go back to more drill work and not focus on yardage completed - except in particular workouts.

I will get out and play on the bike, doing some of my short rides off road just to keep it fun.

I will start my running build up from where I left off in April and not try to "catch up" that in which I feel behind.  I will endeavor to put more quality into each session

DITTO!!  Glad you can make it back.  Take care of yourself and build slowly.  Solid foundations take time, don't rush yourself but make steady progress.  Your health is to last a lifetime.