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chichitao - 2011-02-10 6:05 AM Ok, so who has races coming up? 

This is a tough time of year.  The weather across the continent has been pretty crazy this year and it's just that time of year after the new year buzz has worn off, work/school is in full swing, and tri season is still a month or two away.  Thats's why I need to know who is racing so I can cheer them on to help keep my spirits up.  

With no running right now my soonest event is a bike ride in April.  Starting Tue Feb 22nd, I'll be riding a weekly ride with my bike group.  And then beginning Feb 28th I'll be starting my twice a week swim efficiency class (birthday present from wife) on Mon and Wed for 6 weeks.  So I have a little something to look forward to. 

Oh, and I've had 2 good days of eating right and working out and have already dropped 4lbs.  But, my body does that then will level off.  I am happy but don't want to get too confident and think I can cheat too much.  It's all about mental focus right now.

Happy Thursday!

chichitao - 2011-02-11 7:20 PM Did I win a wetsuit too?!  

chichitao - 2011-02-13 1:05 PM How was the race Sandra?

Went to PT Fri.  Knee feels better in general and I rarely feel it now unless after a hard stretch or bike session.  Even then it goes away pretty quickly.  She still doesn't want me running and seriously wants me to consider getting a steroid shot.  I am thinking I should at least give it a try at this point.  Been still doing the stretching and foam rolling 2-3 times a day.

SoccerGK - 2011-02-15 6:09 AM

T1 - Is that a cortizone shot that they want to give you?  I've had a few of those for my back...and I hated them.  They hurt like heck, and it's not guaranteed that they'll do anything.  But everybody has VERY different experiences with those kinds of things.  Did she give you some reasons for wanting you to get it?  Keep us posted on what you decide, though! 

SoccerGK - 2011-02-15 4:09 AM Sandra - Nice run!  I get GI issues a lot on those runs, too.  I haven't figured out how to prevent it yet! 

T1 - Is that a cortizone shot that they want to give you?  I've had a few of those for my back...and I hated them.  They hurt like heck, and it's not guaranteed that they'll do anything.  But everybody has VERY different experiences with those kinds of things.  Did she give you some reasons for wanting you to get it?  Keep us posted on what you decide, though! 

Debbie - Almost 5 miles, that's AWESOME!  Don't put it down.  It's exciting!  Keep it up.

T2 - Hoping to watch those videos tonight.  How funny that we were at McCormick this weekend and you were just right up the shore!  I'm glad that's all going well for you.  Pretty cool that we know someone famous!


So, this week is a light week and then next week is the beginning of my half-mary training plan!  I'm excited for it, and very ready.  I'm still trying to beef up my swim, but my running and biking are both slowly falling into place where I want them to be.  Yesterday, I had my LAST test for this year's Jorge's Winter Maintenance Plan.  When I started 4 months ago, I was at 16.7mph for 30 minutes, averaging 172 HR.  Yesterday, I was at 20.52 mph with an average HR of 165!  I am VERY happy with that change in just four months!!!  If you need improvement on the bike, I HIGHLY recommend his program.  It is awesome.  I'm actually thinking about starting it over from the beginning now and doing it again, but just lengthening each ride a bit to prepare for the HIM, and then throwing in the optional 4th ride more often.

Ryan and I are shopping around for a fluid trainer for me now, too.  I don't know much about biking stuff, but he thinks I'm starting to "ride out of the abilities of" my mag trainer.  I'm also itching to get aero bars on my bike. 

Happy Tuesday!