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Played racquetball for 90 minutes this morning and have a slow run this afternoon. Friday and Saturday are rest days for me since I am racing the Disco Oly Tri on Sunday. I am more prepared for this Oly Tri then I was for the last one and I have lost some weight. It is going to be interesting!

I have been toying with the idea of the HIM in Austin next year but since it is quite some time away I was thinking about HIM Galveston ... still playing around with the idea!

Yep! Hoping these storms passing through will keep the weather cool. Also hoping the storms leave before the race starts!

Did a strength workout today and am contemplating doing a run. I'm definitely taking tomorrow off since it's the day before the race. Should I do a short/slow run today or rest up for Saturday?

-Nate

Randy, I'd definitely sign up for it. I've done the RnR 1/2 Marathon in Augusta and liked it a lot, and I've only heard good things about the HIM. It'll be hot, but we're all used to it in the South, right? Do it!

Sorry I'm late to the party -- no internet, and then vacation recovery...  I'll run in the rain, but not thunderstorms (at least not on purpose).  the blister concern i rel if you go sockless.  I've not had a problem as long as I wear socks.

I don't think it is anything to boast about.  It's just running.  It does seem to me that some people are obsessed by weather and especially what they consider to be 'epic' weather-related activities, like running in the rain, but I don't have facebook and don't have a very good picture of what goes on there, so I've got no further comment on that aspect of it.

Nice!  In general, if you are going to do 2 or 3 workouts in a day, it is smart to do what you did and spread them out, if possible -- doing so allows each of them to be higher quality (you are slightly recovered).  It is also best (again, if possible) to make the most important or challenging workout first, so that you are fresh enough to hit your targets for that workout.

Your back side will get used to riding.  Is your main contact-point your sit bones?

Good luck to you (and Jamie) at the race this weekend.  I wish I could get up there to do it too, but IM training trumps racing this weekend.

I'm pretty sure it's my bones, that's what it feels like anyways. From the current pain (feels like a bruise) it seems like I favor (or put more weight on) the right side of my backside. But yeah, the pain is definitely where the bone is.

Thanks for the advice, good luck with your IM training!

-Nate

I don't mind a medium to light rain if I'm already out.  I'll usually reschedule if it's raining before I go out.  This is because I find rain hitting me in the face distracting and I hate running with wet shoes.

If I need to get in a run workout, I'll go in all but a heavy rain.

Good luck to all of the racers this weekend.  Looking forward to updates.

Nate-heading into a race, assuming you are not training through it and using Michael's 6 hour taper plan , the conventional wisdom is to reduce volume but continue to incorporate some "race pace" intervals.  Nothing long or extreme but enough to remind your legs what it is like to work hard.  The length of your taper really depends on how important the race is for you and the length of the race.  Typically, the shorter the race the shorter the taper.  This is all very general and others may have positive experiences with other approaches.  I have been using a coach this year and I have typically had a rest day 2 days out before a race (i.e. Thursday before Saturday race) and then done a 30 min easy bike with 3-4 "pick-ups" and a 20 minute run with a few strides at the end. (Not necessarily as a brick) That may be a bit much since you are just starting out but that should at least give you an idea.

Rene-I like the MMA idea.....but I'm thinking maybe a match to decide each political race.  No ads, no debates, no huge contributions to each campaign,  Put it on pay per view and put the proceeds to a good cause. (What is a good cause would likely be debated with no agreement between the 2 parties )

Randy 

Good luck to all racers! 

     I am in the middle of a 2 week straight stretch at work.  Struggling to keep up the training volume but am doing the best I can with what I have.  No pool this week.  Little crises around the house including one of our air conditioners breaking down, only $2000 to fix!  Water damage to our ceilings, $13K, thank goodness for insurance. My youngest is now getting invisilign braces.  Never ends!!!

Running in the rain - I have a hard time getting out to do it, but once out there I do enjoy it.  If it's fairly warm out, I love how the rain cools me down.  Running in cooler temps with rain is awesome if I have a 20 min hot shower waiting for me, followed by hot cocoa and my fireplace.

Due to limited training time this weekend, I plan to get on my bike trainer for some high intensity spin sessions, and hopefully get a long run done as well.  Jim

Jimmy-I'm with you on the unexpected expenses....seems like there are always some popping up.  Our week included $500 car repair and $300 computer repair.  Not quite on your level but geez! Keep getting it done when you can. Have a good weekend!

Randy 

I've heard lots of good things about the Trinity.  I play a Breedlove Quartz OF and an Eastman 315.  I mostly play the Eastman nowadays b/c the neck is thinner and chopping is easier.  I tell myself I should only have one but, you know, MAS :-)

I find mandolins are much like bicycles. The correct number to own is always N+1.

As far as musical styles, I picked it up thinking it would be a good Irish music instrument. I play mostly Bluegrass and Old Time b/c those are the most common styles for mando.  I never listened to Bluegrass before playing mando so it was, and still is, new to me.

Are you on the cafe? 

x2!

Tough birthday, Rene.  I hope he's OK.

X2

Randy

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Rene - Happy Birthday and I am glad everything turned out ok. 

Its almost time to go to bed but I am so awake its not even funny. I always get nervous the night before a Tri ... ! I think I put the time and effort in and now its time to beat me crummy 3 hours 11 minutes from two months ago. I put in the time and I am way better prepared than I was two months ago. 

On a side note ... packet pickup today was at a bike shop that I had never been to. On our way there we drove through some neighborhoods that I believe you need to be a pro athlete or brain surgeon to be able to afford those houses or should I say Villas! So when I got to the bike shop and walked in I knew I live in the wrong area. None of the products had price tags ... NONE ... not even the Honey Stinger Vanilla Waffles .... it was insane. I believe I fell in love at that store but my wife grabbed me by my feet and pulled me back down to earth! :-) 

I think I will wait a few more months, go their and get Retul fitted for this beautiful 2012 Quintana Roo Seduza! What a beauty! 

Anyway, good luck to everyone else who is racing tomorrow. I will post the results as soon as I get some time tomorrow. 

Good Night!