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Thanks Tami- very good points.  I do recall putting a 56 miler in last year when the weather warmed up (bike) after minimal base.  And you eliminated my excuse for swimming.

I hope you did not get a lot of snow!  Way to have a back-up plan!

Mel- Great inspiration for the pool.  I will start swimming next week We wouldn't want to start anything the week before a half-marathon race...right?

Tomorrow I am going to bike for 1 hour or so after the LBS adjusts the seat and the squeeking sound in the new compact crank.

Ok ladies--this might be my last post before Monday. I am leaving for a half marathon in New Orleans early Saturday morning.  I am a bit nervous since the last 2 weeks of training have been way off plan...a positive spin is that it is a major taper  Anyway, I my goal for the race is to go at a nice easy pace and to really see the city. Just enjoy it for once.  But I have a feeling that I will be watching the clock and pushing the pace.  I have to remember not to injure myself.  Goal finish is 2:30....which would be my slowest ever.  But I think I am ok with that.....

Everyone have a good couple of days! 

Good Luck! I like your goals. Have Fun!

Took a few days away from everything --went up to vermont to snowboard with the boyfriend (who asked for flowers to be put in the room-awww!!).

Lynn--how'd you do?

I started up the P90X workouts full steam this morning...hello 3 hard months of base training....helped last time though--anyone else tried the program?

one of my training partners and I were joking around about starting up our own gym--geared toward triathletes--once we are laid off from our merger that is going on...honestly...I'm really thinking about it!!!

Hey all!  I did not PR, but felt the best ever after this half-marathon.  Two keys to success: (1) ran with friend THE ENTIRE TIME (2) we kept our target heartrates 150-160....so even when I had plenty left in the tank and wanted to sprint the last 3 miles, we stuck to the game plan since we both knew it was more of a "training run" given the goal not to get injured and to also start the HIM training on Tuesday.  Oh- and to be able to enjoy the remaining 20 hours in New Orleans!

But yes- I was the annoying person with the watch constantly beeping...I changed the settings on my watch pre-race and was apparently in a "I will beep slow when you are at bottom of range, speed up, then squel when you are at top of range" program  I have to say, it was sorta nice not to have anyone running too close to us for very long

The race course was flat and fast.  Weather great--55-62ish.  And the best part is all the great food in New Orleans you get to enjoy post race!  I would definitely recommend this race to anyone!  It was not packed like most races I am use to. 

Oh-and for you Soap Opera fans out there---Todd Manning from One-Life-to-Live ran the race!  We saw him at the expo and then at the race when we were in the porta-potty line! (No pictures cause we were busy).

Finally- it was very close to my PR at the distance if include HM in HIM or marathon distances.  For a stand-a-lone half mary, this was a PR.  Hopefully an exciting forecast for 2009's future performances!

Thanks for all your wishes!

Awesome way to push the pace on the runs!  Good luck on the race...and sorry to hear about the eggplant recipe

awwww.

P90X?  I have to google this

Times are tough. Gotta be creative, keep your head down, and find your happy place. (Thats all I can say today on work).

Th P90X workouts are an at home DVD based training set--includes weight lifting, plyometrics, yoga, and some pretty  crazy exercises too.  I use it for building strength when I"m starting up a good base for tri season--I found it actually helps my joints take more of a pounding!  I think if you search for it on the BT site, there are a few forums about it.

Thanks for the advice too!!!

Good job in the half mary!!!!

fun! Have a great time! I will also be gone Thurday to Sunday, skiing in CO.

I have been busy this past week with work. Just trying to get to the gym and maintain a schedule or really still establishing one.

Great job on the half! Sounds like it was a great one!

Tami--awww, just when I was about to impress you with my "back to swim"!  Peanut have fun in Colorado! 

Mel and I will try to flip this thread to page 9!