2009

Wow, how time flies when you are trying to get back into shape! Last week was a blast. I got to run with friends and ride my bike outside! We had a great 63 degree day and Kathleen and I headed out on the mountain bikes. We have tons of gravel and ice still on the roads so the road bikes are tough to ride this time of year. Anyway we were having a great ride and then I get a flat. Typical! So what does Kathleen do, but whips out her cell phone, don't worry she says I'll call Herb to come get us! What!!! No way, Herb holds me to a higher standard, I was not going to let him come pick us up! I fixed the flat and we continued on our way. Up this great trail we went, it was dry for a bit. Then it got really muddy, and we both went down. By the time we reached to top, we were both carrying an extra 50lbs of mud! We laughed, a lot! I really miss training with my buddies!

I ran more this week than most weeks of Ironman training. I feel it too! Could be the extra Holiday weight I am still working off, but it feels good. Wednesday I ran with Terri, she decided to skate on the ice not run! Sunday I did my long run with Stacia, we had all kinds of weather. First we were overdressed and wished we had shorts on, by the end it was spitting snow and we were freezing! Colorado weather..today I woke up to 6inches of thick snow. Not a plow in sight. I really could move to Hawaii.

Reiley is home sick today. I swear he just hears of someone getting strep and he gets it! The Doctor referred us to an ENT to have his tonsils removed. I think that will wait until we are back from Hawaii, hey what if I never come back? Don't worry I'll send for the dog to join us!! Well that's about the end of the rambling. I guess I should mention I have been tormented into doing the state masters swim meet. I will be swimming distance, 1000m or the 1600m. I think this is the time to start working on my flip turns...Cheers!