SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 75)

Well at least we know they are not just photoshopping guys into the girls' photos!  Nice pipes, Dino! 

That is an awesome idea!!!  I'll track it down through some contacts.  I think I've seen the case but I can't see the pic either.   AWESOME idea doug!!!

You guys are really great!  (seriously)   

Ditto, such a kind gesture, I love this group.

 note we dropped my daughter like 3rd period french...

So I got up at 5 AM and drove nearby for the 5:45 group OWS. The sun was not up yet as we made our way through the wood to Falls Lake. By 6AM we were in our wetsuits and the water was 74 F. We said a little prayer and off we went.

There were 8 of us. we swam 1.09 miles with a 6-7 minute break at the turn around while we waited for the last swimmers. I was 3 to arrive at the turn around and just on the heels of the guy in front of me. Funny thing was I was not really trying. I am racing tomorrow morning and just wanted to get in an OWS before the race. I felt great and when we were done I was really invigorated.

My Garmin 310XT was in a zip lock baggy in my swim cap and worked perfectly. Startled me on the return as it buzz at the 1 mile point. I am glad I swam as I need to work on my sighting and I swallow some water in the beginning. Overall I am psyched and will try to make this part of my weekly training.

Doug

I find that if I can take my mind away from my body when racing I do better (at least during the less technical parts). So, I will be thinking about Fatty in Texas, Steve's family, the lady and her son on the plne that Fatty met, and my family tomorrow AM. In a lot of ways any pain I may feel is less than the pain and/or issues they will/ are facing and that helps me keep things in focus. Also it is kind of Zen like.

So MG peeps if your ears are warm tomorrow between 8 and 10 AM EST, it is because I am thinking about you.

It's been said a few times lately, but its true - this group is truly something special.  Thanks to all of you for making it awesome.

Like Doug, I was up and at it early this morning.  Left the house at 5:35 to meet some guys from work for a ride.  We ended up cranking out 40+ miles before work and had beautiful weather (finally!!!!!) and great views of the San Juan Islands.

Best of luck to all of the racers this weekend

So I got up at 5 AM and drove nearby for the 5:45 group OWS. The sun was not up yet as we made our way through the wood to Falls Lake. By 6AM we were in our wetsuits and the water was 74 F. We said a little prayer and off we went.

There were 8 of us. we swam 1.09 miles with a 6-7 minute break at the turn around while we waited for the last swimmers. I was 3 to arrive at the turn around and just on the heels of the guy in front of me. Funny thing was I was not really trying. I am racing tomorrow morning and just wanted to get in an OWS before the race. I felt great and when we were done I was really invigorated.

My Garmin 310XT was in a zip lock baggy in my swim cap and worked perfectly. Startled me on the return as it buzz at the 1 mile point. I am glad I swam as I need to work on my sighting and I swallow some water in the beginning. Overall I am psyched and will try to make this part of my weekly training.

Doug

I find that if I can take my mind away from my body when racing I do better (at least during the less technical parts). So, I will be thinking about Fatty in Texas, Steve's family, the lady and her son on the plne that Fatty met, and my family tomorrow AM. In a lot of ways any pain I may feel is less than the pain and/or issues they will/ are facing and that helps me keep things in focus. Also it is kind of Zen like.

So MG peeps if your ears are warm tomorrow between 8 and 10 AM EST, it is because I am thinking about you.

Thanks to all.  Things are getting bigger.  My father in law is hanging in there and the family is staying strong!  We are surviving through all your prayers!  Hopefully we have made the corner and we are rolling in the right direction now... HOPEFULLY!!

Thanks again!

very good!  prayers still coming.