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I did a trail run w/ LOTS o'CLIMBING today.  It was about 4.4 miles from the trailhead to the summit and about 1600 ft elevation gain.  We had a group of nine, some from work and some from the running club, and believe it or not I wasn't the slowest - actually one of the faster ones going up.  Coming down was actually less enjoyable, very fast, very jarring and slippery.  My feet are killing me tonight, I think from the pounding of the descent.

And it was 34* when I left the house and we encountered snow and ice well before the summit. 

So now that we have been moved to the archives do we have to start over again?

I like this group and don't want to change.

We all understand each other now I think in our own sick, twisted way (well at least Tracy for the sick and twisted...)

I think that's why we're here in the archives and not just deleted.  I'm not going anywhere, except to go grab some fresh coffee - this stuff is garbage.

Good morning!!!!!!

A couple things:

1st) I went for a run @ 5:30 this morning! Great! It was 14 FRICKIN DEGREE'S!!! I have never run in that cold of weather!  Kim's legs were BRIGHT RED when we got home (she had pants on during the runs as well.... INSERT JOKE HERE...)!!! But what an adventure.  Snow and ice on the ground, no clouds in the sky... The moon... The stars!!! FOLKS THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO!!! It was totally worth it!!!

2nd) I agree with the mentor thing.... I am creating another group in the next session, and I WOULD LOVE for you all to stay with it..... Not so much for the "learning aspect" of the group, but more for each other, and the NEWBIES coming up!!! I want us all to stay as a team if you guys are ok with that?!  Once it is up and running just chime in, or I will send you the link!

I like the idea of a "new" group rather than just hiding out here in the archives.  Plus, hazing the newbies will be a hoot.  Just think - a whole new class of Tracies (is that the plural of Tracy???). 

I have to be really honest about the SPRINT'S!!! I think they are a waste of time for YOU!  Training for a 1/2 Ironman and training for the sprints.... NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE SAME!!! There is not much benefit for you to race these.... They will be fun, but it is NOT GOING TO HELP YOU TRAIN FOR YOUR 1/2 Ironman!?   It is a great waste of your time...

Think about it... You are going to go out one day and swim 1/4 mile, bike 12, run 3 miles... WHEN IN REALITY you should be going out for a 40-50 mile ride 3-4+ hours, and a 8-10 mile run, etc.... I just don't see value in them!? 

JUST MY OPINION!! That and they are frickin' expensive to do those races!  They are great races, and fun, but FROM A TRAINING PERSCEPTIVE?!? I don't know?! 

Getting ready to head to the pool, need to really focus on my body rotation, I thought I had it down but my new coach pointed out in the video that I was still seriously lifting my head to breathe , stroke on the left side good, right side, bad, lol if I just didn't have to breathe I would be doing ok.

7000M left to break 100,000M for the year. 

Also need to get on the trainer tonight if I have time.  Working on writing a program for someone to get some extra parts for my bike, lol I might get enough out of this gig to buy a powertap and aerobars for my new build.

WOW a powertap, that would be sweet!!  Have a good swim.

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT...... The new group is up and running..... If you are interested in continuing over there... AWESOME.... I just need one favor.  Please sign on as if you were a 1st time user (meaning fill out the form) that way people get know you guys!!!  I don't mind if you "SELL" the previous mentor group and make us look like the shiznit!! WHICH WE ARE/WERE!!!

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