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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!!!

I did my 50 min of running today in celebration, as promised.

Big Mama!!! you rock!  way to go grab that pool time!!!  And the bonus of buff boys   sweet!

I'm 2/3 done with my 50 reps of core exercises for you... I'll get em done before sundown! 

Safe travels to ya TJ! Can't wait to hear how the wonderful wedding went when you get back.

Great job on the 50's workouts everyone! That was a fun motivator. Ok, who's birthday is next?

For me, it was just a matter of taste. I hate the taste and texture of gels. It's bad when you don't like training with some nutrition products because you know in a race you really aren't going to like them.

I switched to Infinit for the longer races. On the bike, my previous nutrition just wasn't working out. Gatorade doesn't give me enough, so I tried Gatorade + Carbo Pro. I really hate the sweet, sticky taste of Gatorade though. The Gatorade + Carbo Pro combo was a bit better, but I was still falling flat on the run. So then I tried Infinit. I have a formula that has a little bit of protein in it for the bike and that keeps me from getting hungry. I don't like the feeling of my stomach growling while racing.

I REALLY like that you can customize the strength of the taste of Infinit. I have mine turned almost all the way down on strength. I filled out the online survey and it gave me a recommendation on a formula, and then I played with the sliders a bit (like the flavor one). I've just made up a new formula for the shorter Xterra races. I'm going to use that on the bike and run. I've tried out the new formula on some training rides and it seems to be working well. It gets hot here in AZ, and I like that Infinit doesn't get gross when it warms up. I really don't like hot Gatorade or other drinks. I stop drinking and then it gets bad later in the race. But I can tolerate warm Infinit.

Just start experimenting with different stuff in training and see what you like. Those little trial-sized versions of nutrition that come in race packets are perfect. It's a lot of trial and error and fun with stomach chemistry.

Have a great weekend everyone! Especially those RACING!!! Woohoo!

I was thinking of starting up a Goal of the Week. At the beginning of the week we could post any goals we want to accomplish for that week. It could be anything as far as training, nutrition, heck even sleep goes. Feel free to get creative!

My goal for the week of 5/19 is to do 3 swim workouts. I've been really bad about getting back to the pool consistently. 1 - 2x per week isn't cutting it!

This morning it was 60 when I got up so I took off running.  half an hour later it was 70 and I was done with my run. I'm now showered, fed, and watered and hunkered indoors.

The diapers will dry fast today.

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Big Mama = Happy wedding day!  I hope the weather is more pleasant for you and the day goes brilliantly with only one good story

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Goals: hmmm.  I'd like to figure out how to "happily" keep to my plan despite the heat.  Swimming time isn't an issue, I think I need to plan on getting up early when the heat hits like this.  Hopefully it will cool soon, though as it is hard to sleep with the eat and then hard to get up early.  I'll adapt!

I know what my goal should be!  core or strength exercises 3 times this week, and not all on the same day (as for Big Mama's bday)  so how about making it T/Th/Sa.  Yes. I need them on a calendar so I get them done.

I had a great ride today - hauling the trailer with kids for 13 miles - with some hills to grind up.  My daughter cheering me on, "Go mama, go!  you can do it"  and then at the top, "fast mama, fast."    I think she needs to be at my triathlon cheering me on!  I'll have to talk to my folks (the designated sitters for the race) and see what they are willing to do. 

I'm kind of skeptical about setting goals with summer kicking in, but a core exercise goal just might be what I need(Thanks movingsouth)! 3x is perfect, any ideas about a routine?

I just registered for a swim stoke analysis clinic,  a company is comming to my masters pool and will be underwater video taping our swim, basically its a chance to lower my swim times.We will go home with our own dvd and a coached review of our swim. At 40 dollars I could not say no to a 2-hour video coaching session. Another benefit of my masters swimming program.

this is the set I've been doing: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=... set of 15-20 reps is plenty for me right now. 

wow, sounds great, I want!