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funny I am doing the same thing as well. They asked and seeing it was snowing again today with no sign of warm weather I said yes.

I am praying for warm weather. I just ordered my new ISM seat. My old one is done. I am hoping the arrival of the seat, New bike shoes and new Bike chain will bring on some spring weather.

It's about 50/50.  The lake was like glass last year.  Hoping it's like that this year too.

Good luck. What are your goals for the race?

No race for me this weekend. I'm going camping at the lake with several families. My first wet suit came in this weekend so I'm expecting to get my first shot at open water swimming. 

My first ever triathlon wetsuit arrived yesterday, I've been ocean swimming for years but never been in an event that allowed them before!

I tried it on last night and it definitely feels close fitting but when I did some freestyle movements I was amazed at the lack of resistance, I've had to swim back to shore when I've lost my board surfing and those wetsuits really restrict your swimming. Anyway, I ended up buying a HUUB and its VERY cool!

No racing here.  No speed work either.  I need to pick up a battery for my HR monitor, but haven't really been in a hurry to do so.  My last two runs I have just gone out and run without worrying about HR or zones.  My pace has been faster than usual and I've really enjoyed both runs.  My 30-week IM plan starts in about 2.5 weeks, so I'll be back to Z2 runs soon enough.  In the meantime, I'm just enjoying running.

Good luck to the chickies running on the left coast and anyone else racing this weekend. 

No racing here.  Good luck to Suzy, Kim, Linda and Andy!!

I think the only speed work I end up doing is in the actual races themselves.  I really do want to add something more structured into my run and bike but seems like every time I try, something gives.  Time to try baby steps.

My most recent hurt locker experience was on Wednesday when I spent 3.5 hours on the trainer - a new record for me.  It was tough mentally to keep going that long even though my pace was only mid Z2 and there were times when my back was insisting that I give up.  

I'll be very interested to see how you like the HUUB.  I've seen a lot about it, but don't know exactly why it's so great!

Good luck Kim, Suzy and Linda, have lots of fun and wine too, after the race!!

You ladies rock!!

I have a descion to make. There are 2 training oppurtunities to train this weekend. The first is a dualathon 2 mile run 10 mile ride and a 2 mile run. (not the course for the dualathon in April). The second is the 24 mile bike and 6 mile run same as the course as the olympic in May. I am trying to decide wich one I should do? There will be other training for the olympic.

Thanks for the input.

If it were me, I would do the du.  My reasoning, gives you transition practice and gives you a good bike/run brick.  IMO, there is no real reason to run a 6m brick this soon or ever for an Oly.

I agree with Suzy. Have fun with whatever you decide to do!

Yes!!! Pics!!! Wanna see that sassy new haircut!

Have fun, good luck, smile, and take a moment to be thankful for the gift of doing something you love with people you love!! Hugs to all!!! (And have a drink on me post-race!) Ha!

Hi Gang

Waiting for Linda to arrive a the hotel.  The weather promises to be stellar and so does the company.

I picked up some crazy food poisoning last night and have been attempting to work through it most of last night and today.  It's still a work in progress, but I am hoping that by the time I wake up tomorrow, it'll be a distant memory.    Haven't changed my plans or goals.  Ready to hit the start line. 

Next time you hear from me, it'll be post marathon!

I am sending hugs to you wonderful girls, have fun and kick some a$$!!!

What a bummer on the race, but awesome on the 5k! Way to go!!!!!

Have a great race, looking forward to the pics; I googled Oakland, sounds "interesting"!

Hey now.

Wait. You're just trying to get me to say something so Fatty will post that picture again, aren't you?

Good luck, ladies! I'll be cheering for you!