Goodness...

I haven't forgotten to post the details on the tri, I'm just waiting for a friend to send me the pics. How totally typical, after 16 weeks of build-up, writing a blog every couple days, I just fudge the end and give up... NEVER! They're on the way!

In the mean time, since the triathlon, I've had some good moments. I had a track practice where I was practicing out an 8-minute/mile 10k pace.... yes, that's what I said. 8! My coach thinks that by the end of the season, 8 will be within my reach. Now, let me preface this by saying, that last year at this time, I was barely making it to the end of my block without stopping to walk. My pace was nonexistent, because when you're doing 15 minute miles, you don't care. Here I am now, and what a change. No, it's not that I keep pace... to be honest, I rarely even wear my watch, but to cut running time in half in just one year is exciting. It has me really looking forward to next year!! (And no, I'll bet my savings that I won't be cutting time in half again! HA!)

In the midst of these good training sessions, I had some horrible bouts of ear infections to deal with last week, along with a girl's trip out of town. I didn't get quite as much training in as I'd like to, but I think I'm still on target for my race next weekend. I've done all the training, this blog is my testament to that, now I just have to maintain, rest, and hope for a peak performance on the 7th. Then, it's time to show no mercy as I begin another base building phase (which mean lots of 2xday workouts) and then move forward to another peak in September. I'll keep ya posted!