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Thanks for the responses about moving the long runs/rides around. That was my gut feeling but it's nice to have the back up. I totally agree with the comments about us older athletes needing to spread workouts around to make it work with recovery time

I realized (again because I've wrestled with this many, many times) today what a mental game this all is. I transferred all my workouts until July into my iCal calendar on my computer and got a little overwhelmed looking ahead to what I'm going to have to do in order to be ready for my HIM in July. I know everyone says trust the plan but I'm 50, still a little chunky and only into my second years of tri's! The HIM distance is a little daunting to me. I had a decent run and swim Tuesday. Just had an hour easy recovery bike yesterday but my legs were tired. Today I had swim and swam 3,000 yds for only the 3rd time in my lap swimming career. Then later I went for a run and averaged 9:23 min/mile for almost 4 miles which is super fast for me. Yesterday I was wondering why in the world I signed up for the race and today I'm feeling like if I put in the time I'll be fine. Fickle me

George, I admire you plugging away through the workouts while still doing the good husband/dad thing. You are a busy guy! We have sharks occasionally in Northern California but I haven't encountered one yet. We do have dolphins cruising by sometimes which is pretty cool and some sea lions we try not to make eye contact with so they don't yell at us in case they have a baby with them.

Jeff, hope the wetsuits shows up on time. Will it be warm enough to swim without if it doesn't?

Shannon, it sounds like you guys are over the 'sick' hump. I remember when my kids were that age and they always would get sick one at a time so it seemed like it took forever to run its course. What kind of saddle did you get? I replaced my stock saddle with an Adamo and so far so good.

With moving this weeks runs around, I think I'm going to enter a local 5K just to see if I can come in under 30 min. This is one of my goals for the year so we'll see.

Hope everyones having a great day,

Johanne

I don't know enough about bikes to offer an opinion but buying new stuff is fun! Tell your husband you need a back up bike and keep both

@ Johanne - you go girl! You are a training machine and I admire how well you follow a plan. (see, if I did that, maybe I'd improve!) Anyhow...yeah, moving stuff around happens with me lots...mostly due to work/family issues but I seem to pay a price when I have 2 heavy training days back to back. I'm right behind you in the age group world and yeah, my body doesn't seem to like when I skip stretching or resting. I've learned to cue into when I can push and when I need to ease up. Injury takes too long at my age! LOL 

You're doing all the right stuff!

Well I just un-bought it. The rep said this suit didn't fit my body type very well and they only recommended it to ppl 6'2 and up, so I am going to rent one and let them choose then perhaps buy that one

Sarah - Congrats on the bike.  Just do what I did sell everything you own to pay for the bike.  That is how I talked my wife into letting dish out the cash for my bike.  I sold my Generator and trailer, but it was nice because my mom bought the generator and my brother purchased the trailer, so I can still use them when I want and I get a bike.  Oh I have some Ping golf clubs that were purchased 3 years ago and used 3 times along with a Window AC unit still in the box for sale, so if you know someone shopping let me know, this way my wife will stop making go sell my blood and plasma once a week.

Johanne, thanks for the nice words.  I do really love this sport and I went to my cardio Dr last week for a visit and my numbers are improving, so now I really really love this sport. (That means more years to stick around with my family) 

Shannen, welcome back and Im glad everyone is feeling better. I will send some warm weather your way so you can get out on that bike and stay healthy.

Lori, keep plugging away on the 1/2 mary training. Lori I see in your training log you do shin splint  exercises, can you share with me what are you doing fo that?  I always have a shin splint issue and would love to see if that would help.

Steve, I do hate those mosquitos.  But as for the black flies, just open the mouth and let them in, im sure they are good protein and that will stop you from having a protein shake after the workout. YUMMMM 

George - Your aunt is blessed hangin' out at a home with that view! Gorgeous! And I can totally relate to selling stuff, having personal budget cuts, etc..to pay for all this dang tri stuff. Hey, I have golf clubs too that are basically collecting dust. Any takers? Luckily, my husband, although he doesn't quite get 'it' and looks at my blankly when I talk about little issues on technique or whatever on my run or bike or swim, has been supportive and buys me stuff for Christmas/birthday like my Terry saddle, new tri shoes and my winter go to socks-Smartwool.

And great to hear your health is improving with tri-ing. I've got some years on you and I wish I had done this a long time ago. But I know I'm in the best cardio shape I've ever been! (I used to smoke 2 packs a day in my 20s to early 30s and had my cholesterol at 335) so here's to all of our health! Cheers! 

Oh yeah, you WI peeps know what I'm talkin' about... LAKE FLIES! They are due to have their first hatching soon...

Makes riding or running for that matter really bad within a mile of the lake (I live within 1/2 mile of the lake).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDqbk02mvEY

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Those flies are amazing.  How long do they last?

George,  Good luck with your tri training this weekend.  It will be fun to hear how next week goes. 

I have found the new place...  I have been hibernating for the last few days.. finally yesterday I got in a good swim with my instructor... 1000 yds so that was finally a bit of a break through.  Everyone sounds awesome and like they are doing well.  it is inspiring to read the posts... I have been needing that to try and keep moving forward with my training.  Thankfully it finally looks like spring is here and I have 2 outdoor rides scheduled this weekend!  YEAH!!!!

Alex

Sarah

Wow those lake flies are crazy. Glasses are a must on the bike and run I bet.

George

Looks like a beautiful place for a practice Tri.