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Being Mother's Day, I don't think they will mind.

It depends on the workout I have planned and the time gap between when I eat and start the workout as well as the intensity. When I run for example I really like to have a light stomach, but when I'm riding my bike I can be okay with a fuller stomach.

I usually have a liquid breakfast of about 300 calories (e.g. Nestle Instant Breakfast, Ensure or Bost) if I'm heading within 15-30 minutes of eating. I find this works for me. Enough energy to get me going and easy to digest with no stomach upset.

If the gap between breakfast and start of workout is longer I make myself an easily digestible breakfast - my current fav is peanut butter and Nutella sandwhich on cinamon raisin bread. A bowl of oatmeal and a banana works equally well. I usually bring a banana with me just in case I feel hungry and eat it abou 15 minutes before the start; but only if I'm riding. Not if I'm running.

You'll have to try different things to see what works for you. Some people need more calories, some less. Some people digest food quickly, others more slowly. Try different things and see how you fare. If you don't eat enough you'll know it. If you eat too much you'll know it too once you get going.

Thanks.  My Doctor is still going to send me for an untrsound on Monday.  He wants to rule out a blood clot.

Okay folks, here's a good lesson for everyone. Never ever do a long run on brand new shoes that you have never worn before. Ouch!

I was scheduled to do a long run today I decided to run home from work and put on a brand new pair of runners that I haven't worn at all yet. I ran about 25 KM (15.5 miles) and I have a blister the size of a baseball on my right heel. It's beet red too. Looks horrible. My wife thinks I'm stoopid! Meh, what are you gonna do?

Ouch Caius , hope that blister heals soon for you !

Well tonight I swam 600 yards, that is the distance of my tri race. I am really excited its the most I have ever done so far. My knee feels better too, thankfully, I was a little worried when the swelling started. 

Hope everyone is doing good !

Godd job on the swim!  Getting the distance under wraps for the swim is always the big thing for me.  As long as I know I can make it out of the watter, I know I will finish.

Good job on the brick, Tim!

I did a bike/run brick yesterday evening as well  I don't think I have done one since December of last year and I have a sprint tri on Memorial Day.  I need to do one next week and the following week.

Anyone competing this weekend?  I think Tim has a 5K and Tracy has a Mother's Day 10K.  Good luck to both of you!!!!

Anyone else?

I did have a planned day off training yesterday!  Could have done something at lunch yesterday but need to preserve the body for Sunday.  Going home from work, we had hail, thunder, hard rain and snow.  Glad I didn't cycle in to work on Thurs., that's for sure.

Woke up to snow and thought I might be wasting my day off for my first real outdoor cycle on my road bike.  But we waited patiently and were able to get it in when the snow melted.  I was pleased with my pace (24-ish km/hr) considering it was windy in both directions.  I did a little run at the end just for practice.

Tomorrow I will rest so as to be 'competitive' in my first 10K race in a while.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend !

Well I tryed on my first wetsuit tonight, interesting experience lol. It didn't fit , too small so the shop said they are ordering in some larger sizes to rent out, should be here tuesday. I will go back and try again , good thing I am doing this before the race or I might be in trouble. Next week our "lake" aka the large gravel pit, should be filled with water according to the race director, my tri club will hold a swim clinic if thats the case and I will be sure to get some open water practice in then.  Hoping to have a full weekend of training with bike, run on saturay and swimming tonight. We got our share of snow and hail here too : ) should make it fun !

Neil,

The Toronto Triathlon Club is hosting a Milton recon ride next weekend. It's open to anyone so you don't have to be a member to join the ride. Here's more info for you in case you're interested.

http://www.torontotriathlonclub.org/hm/calendar.php?date=2008-05-17&cal_id=6

Squishy - No I won't be there as I will be out of town.

All - I will be out of town for the next week on a business trip and don't know if I will have net access. Hope everyone has (or had) a great weekend and keep up the training during the week. Remember, consistency is the key!

Talk to you all when I get back!

I did not race this weekend, but I hit 2 of my goals.

5k (PR all by itself) in under 30 minutes.