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Great job Perry!  It doesn't sound like you cheated at all with the mountain biking.  Speaking of mountain biking, I am excited to get the Muddy Buddy going this weekend.  It should be a blast.

Also, I took advantage of the  discounted rate at my club and had my V02 Max tested on Friday.  It definitely kicked my butt but was pretty neat to see the results.

It is a 6-7 mile course you compete in with a friend.  One starts on a mountain bike and the other runs.  At the first checkpoint, the biker drops the bike and completes the obstacle before running the next leg.  The runner gets to the checkpoint and completes the obstacle before finding the team's bike and taking off.  They leap frog each other until the end where they climb through a mud pit together and then the finish line.  I heard it is a blast but have not done it yet.  They have 9 events planned across the US (but I do not think any in Canada....yet).   

i think a lot of people have a problem with this.  it does make a difference though as far as your training goes.  your body will really appreciate the rest. 

im trying to get over a stress fracture in my foot and some patellar tendonitis issues.  i'm too young to be having these joint problems!!  i am blaming it on overtraining so i forced myself to take a break from running.  i haven't run in over a week and i feel like i am losing all of my fitness.  i was supposed to race this weekend but i don't think it's going to happen.

sorry i have been out of the loop lately.  i've been working a lot but i have been reading all of the posts and it sounds like everyone is doing great.......congrats on the 1st race, lauren!

igo and steve, thanks for the comments on my training log.....i really do appreciate the encouragement.

Mark, I'm doing the sprint at captex on the 25th.  I know you posted this a while back but i only just noticed this.  From talking to people who have done the race in years past, it sounds as if it is a blast.  Maybe we can meet up before the race.

Those are some cool pics from that race!  That wasn't at all what I imagined when I heard trail run!

Congrats!

Hey all,

Just a quick check in while on vacation.  I had an awesome mountain bike ride w/ my wife this morning.  The rocky terrain is very different from home, challenging and fun.  We're going to ride again before we leave for sure.  I'm in love w/ the slickrock.

Running from the condo here is a bit challenging.  It's very much like hill repeats, except on different hills of varying lengths (picture a roller coaster, a very steep roller coaster).  I'm really just glad to be able to run without pain, especially since that's the only discipline I can really do here.  The pool in our complex is about 3 strokes end to end and the only lap pool in town is $20/session (I know, WTF). 

Ok, the margaritas are ready and the pool is calling my name... later