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Your answer to that was not nearly as fun as the one I came up with (but chose not to post).   But was a lot more informational (is that a word?).

Sorry guys... it been one of those days.

Thanks to all who commented on the fartlick/fartlek issue........I needed a good laugh

 Went out today for one last OWS before the race on Sunday. This time in a lake which was much easier than the river I had been practicing in. My swim on Sunday is in a lake as well, so I'm feeling much better. I was reading one of the other threads about feeling panicky in the OWS....its nice to know other people go through the same struggles and get through them.

Good luck Kristen - have a great race!

Kirk and Aaron - it's been great keeping up with each other during this year - hope you both do great!    

For a final word on Fartleck's...if you're doing them right, about 3/4 of the way through you will have rather licked a fart than continue.

There...I said it!

Cool!  Now we have a new training goal to shoot for!

Sooooo... who do we have racing this weekend???

I should be racing, but no.... just jockstrapping.  But that's ok. 

Thank you!

I believe the Rochester Police Force are busy singing Journey to each other getting ready for Sunday...

HA!  Very funny!

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! 

Hey...

I have the BEST husband!  I have been bummed because my biking is stupid slow.  I was all set to buy a wetsuit, then started toying with the idea of going to see Vern, the bike tech/fit guy that I met when we bought my bike.  The bike shop is out of business, so by the grace of God, I googled "Vern bike fit" and he was the second one listed!  Turns out it was going to be $285.  To make a long story a little faster, Doug (husband) said schedule and appointment AND order the wetsuit.  He said that I make an income just like he does and he supports my training 100%.  Wow....I am blessed!

Heading out to try to get used to riding with a correct fit.....LOTS of changes! 

Sorry, I know nothing about bikes, but I can related to poor college student. I am still cruising the MTB for a while.

Good luck everyone racing! I can't wait to hear out it goes. I am so excited to race I would go out and do it this weekend... of course I would prolly drown... :p

It's probably a good idea to go to a shop and have them adjust the fit for you as well as checking out the bike.  A good seat position will make a world of difference.  Definitely worth the price of admission!

gator22 - 2007-06-09 8:38 AM I have noticed that bike shop people in general are snobs too. The guy that firstriguy hooked me up with to buy my bike (GIANT OCR 3 "The Banshee" was awesome, but he is over an hour away. So, I have been just popping in to other LBS. Maybe they hate cops because I usually go in when I am working, but it seems like they are all so uppity and every question you have is beneath them. I did find a good place this week though..Bike Zone on Long Pond in Greece, NY. The owner shot the with me forever the other day even when they were busy. They have a web site and ship stuff so I will plug them. I am so nervous here, I am just babbling avoiding packing up my stuff....

 I know the feeling....I dreamed about the race all last night...of course in my dream I forgot every single piece of equipment I needed (other than my trisuit...LOL). I guess the real deal can't be worse than that.

I blogged you, but let me say again...Good Luck tomorrow...You'll do great!

One issue about putting on sunscreen before your wet suit is will it cause any deterioration in it. If you want something to put on after, they have lots of spray on sunscreens now you just spray give a quick rub and go. Perhaps practice with a few different types and see what works best.

Congrats on the bike! I am curious about the HR monitor as well. I have been considering the purchase and would like to hear more.