Thanks for coming out to the race to run or volunteer (or both!) and for your kind words. I LOVED being a race director and I am already excited for next year.

My hip is feeling much better, so I am hoping to get in some easy, short runs this week.

Michele, thinking of you.

No run for me. I'll get one in tomorrow evening.

((((((Michele))))))) don't know what happened at the Musselman, but I'm thinking of you.

Stay cool, Eden!

run: 6.8 mi easy, 54:35
swim: 2300 scy

It was steamy! I felt out of shape, though when I looked at the pace afterward it was quicker than it felt. My hip felt just the slightest bit tender. I think biking would be wise for tomorrow.

It happened so darn fast. The swim was sweet despite the weeds. I held a strong and steady pace with a focus on form. Got out of the water very fresh and headed to the bike. From the start I was averaging low 19s and started pushing between 21 and 23mph when I hit the open road. I could feel my 5h15 goal. I assessed my effort level at around mile 6 and noticed that all systems were firing perfectly. I was flying and passing loads of people. I finally arrived to the “near exclusive” guy zone, it was perfect, I was on. Then ahead to my right a guy falls down and his bike comes careening across the road. Although I veered to the left, there was no time and no place to go. I plowed into the bike. A large commotion ensued, people are scampering trying to avoid the crash, people are stopping, some are doing U turns, some are riding on the grass. It is a mad and dangerous place. I am on the pavement telling the good Samaritans to keep going, I am OK, do not mess up your race as I see my race unfolding. I am disoriented and in a state of despair. I simply cannot believe what just took place. The guy that fell said “I know I should have not raced, my shoulder is not healed.” I am thinking darn right! I kept my lips sealed and asked if he was OK. Then I picked up my bike and other stuff off the road. I asked him to lift the back wheel so I can check my gears. I cannot even look at him, I am so miserable. He bends the front derailleur back in. I hopped on the bike and left, I could not stay there. I was so sad. I coasted until I saw two girls cheering on the other site of the road. I went to see them and said “do you mind if I stand here and cry for a while.” I was mentally messed up. My first call ended up being to my own cell phone, and the second to my house in Ellsworth. Luc picked up and he called my husband. Both of us (me and the bike) are banged up but OK. It could have been much worse. I keep seeing the bike coming at me over and over again, like a nonstop movie. I hope to be back in the saddle soon. Cheers and be safe!

Today started out as a tempo run and turned into an easy run. My groin or adductor muscle started getting painful on the downhill side so I backed way off on the pace and was pleased when the muscle felt better. I think I have a case of old fartitis. Some days you just have to be happy that you can run and not worry about the pace. It was a beautiful morning, whatever the pace. There were a lot of Walker's bikers and joggers out at 8:30 this morning. We got to see Matt F. on our walk down. Life is good in the woods. Congratulations to our triathletes yesterday and all of our Flamingo four milers. Michele, so sorry to hear of your accident. Hugs to you & kudos on all the hard work in preparation. All any of us can do is our best & then modify when "things" happen.

After a very lackluster week last week it feels good to be back at it.

Did 30 on the Arc this AM because there were people waiting on machines (Mondays are by far the busiest day at the Y) and then I did 15 on the recumbent bike.

I'm re-doing Week 1 of C25k because I only ran one day last week (don't tell Michele) and my run today felt really really really good, not sure why but I just felt really light on my feet and it was nice. I wanted to keep pushing and do more, but I've promised myself that I'm going to stick to this program and not push it.

Michele is a real trooper and I have no doubt she'll be back on the bike in no time, I really don't think she has any other choice.

My row isn't summing at its end. RK or Judy, could one of you please fix that cell?

really missed running the race on Sunday. Just wasn't going to work out with a bad water pump I'm dealing with right now with my car. Got a nice 9M in with Castine. Alyie - I checked and am not quite sure what's up with your row on the Edenmeter - doesn't appear you are entering anything in your fields besides notes...maybe Judy can take a look at it as well.

I'm bummed for you, seriously. What a letdown! I'm sure, with everyone else, that you'll be back strong.
Nada for me. Went to work and hobbled pitifully, climbing up and down several boats. Saw the fire at The Moorings in Manset; it actually started minutes after we dropped off a boat nearby. Not good.

quick update on Mary D. The weather was hot and windy and her time wasn't her best but she QUALIFIED for Clearwater in Nov.

Sorry to mix good news with bad but I just heard about Michele's ordeal and I'm very sorry. I've watched people train for tris and I know how hard you worked, give it some time but don't forget how well you were doing - you were kicking butt! I admire your effort and hope you will "kick butt" again when you're ready. Be proud, you were a winner before you even started! Lou the marathoning snail.