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Good job!  Hopefully you're seeing a solid turn for the better, pain wise.

How'd everyone else do?

My long run was great, beautiful weather (to me).  My bike ride was a near bust, but I slogged through 30 wet miles so I could earn my t-shirt!

Brooke - I'd bet cash money that your speed issue is bike related.  While better bike fitness is always good, your speed will improve immensely with a road bike.  My speed went up approx 4 mph on the day I bought my road bike - seriously.  That was the first day I saw 19-20 mph on my speedometer (flat, fair tailwind).

Fantastic run!  Not easy!

Hi everyone!

Glad to hear everyone's weekend went well.  Read the earlier question regarding practicing sighting on the swim portion.  It is something I always forget about building into practice, but something I wish I did more in the middle of a OWS race.  Thanks for the reminder, since I have my first tri next month!

Did my 5K on Saturday, overall a good run and I was happy with the time.  Makes me realize I do need to be running a bit more, but I am struggling (really struggling) with my family's schedule and finding time to train.  I wish I was better with time management and not such a procrastinator when I do get some free time.  Right now time seems to be my enemy.

Anyone else?

Fantastic run, Marcie!  Did you always feel like you were turning, running on a track?  Or were there good straight stretches?

I honestly have no idea how one could schedule around a family and training.  I struggle with my own little easy life.  I am always flipping things around to fit them in, worrying, etc., and the only other person I have to deal with his my husband (who totally supports my training).  I hope you can eventually find a balance that works for you and your situation!

That doesn't sound very fun.  Did they tell you no workouts with the cuff?  Would you like us to encourage you?

No, the track was so huge, I felt like I was running pretty straight.  I am not much of a Nascar fan, so I had no idea how huge those tracks really are.  It was neat.

Yeah, I struggle with guilt a lot too, since I work 40 hrs a week, and don't get to see the kids too much during the week.  I've been trying to get creative with some training that I can do with them (double stroller for the small kids, bike for my older son, and I run, long walks, etc) but I don't feel like I get a great workout then, but I get the quality family time.  It's a trade off, and I have to remind myself that I really am doing this for fun....I have enough stress in my life!!!!  So, I have been having fun with the training I can do.  But.....doesn't make it any easier on race day when I wish I trained more. 

Steve - we are looking forward to hearing about how your swim goes tonight!  Just try to get in, even if it's a short one.

otter_sh - 2010-04-28 6:45 PM Got in a nice 1900 yard swim...  Kidney stones only hurt during stretching and a few laps of kicking, otherwise, just normal tired muscle pain....  Need to get cleaned and stretch a little more...  Probably call the Dr tomorrow to see what he wants to do about this periodic pain, since it does not last long enough for me to take the good pain pills.

Thanks for the encouragement....

Nice swim!  Glad to hear you were able to make it to the pool and get some good yardage in.

Hey guys.  I wanted to share this good blog post with you, written by my coach:

http://elizabethfedofsky.blogspot.com/2010/04/negotiations.html

She talks about, essentially, the concept of "HTFU" or "nut up" as she says (along with a bunch of other funny euphamisms).  But basically what I got out of this is to not let yourself make excuses.  When race day comes along, things won't be perfect, so quit expecting that from your training.  You might be tired, it might be raining, whatever.  You can't keep trying to make the training plan work out perfectly.  Don't allow yourself to have regrets on race day because you negotiated your way out of half of your training plan.

I admit, this is a weakness.  I have a fear she wrote this because she's sick of me complaining   But I think it's human nature.  Find your balance and don't sell yourself short.

Happy reading!

Good idea!  My favorite thing to do is "run" errands.  I don't do it often enough.  I have also found that aerobars are an excellent place to rest a bag of groceries   Our main grocery store is a little place about a mile from home, so we stop there after rides.  My husband watches the bikes and I run in, looking like a dork with my bike clothes and helmet.    Love living in a small town.