1200 build by 200
8 x 125 on 2:00 as 25back/25 breast/75 free
20 x 100 on 1:30
300 c/d

My stroke was AMAZING today. Could've done without the hypoglycemia - ate a gel before I got in the pool and didn't feel it kick in until I was on the fourteenth hundred. I am now reviving myself with chocoalte soymilk.

the key would be less running

I would think less running would mean rested legs and I'd run faster.

Oooh it's naptime.

rest the stronger my races seem to be. B2B went awesome with 4 days rest beforehand. A marathon is a different story, but I can't wait to test the theory.

Julie... I don't think any of us could pace you for more than a few miles anyways:)

whatever makes you feel better leaving me out there all by myself...:) :)

...I get left out to suffer on my own :( That's OK, don't worry about me...I'll just be all lonely out there trying to get to the finish with no fresh legs to run me in...don't worry about me...

Do you feel bad yet???? :)

you might see a Buff Manila on a bike.

Sara are you running the half? Or just going to watch?

When I ran Maine two years ago, Ian ran the last three miles with me. I cannot describe how awesome that was.

at the YMCA today out of the rain--part on the track with Sara. Who's birthday I believe is today also--Happy Birthday Sara--I wish I had remembered when I saw you this morning! I hope you have a great one:)

There was an error in the membership database saying Sara's birthday was not until Nov. 2nd. We will just have to celebrate twice, or better yet, continuously. Wishing you all your favorite things Sara.

To Amy, Don & Sara!!!

Weekdays at 6:30am, come one come all.

I treadmilled it today while Zoe rebuilt the fort under our ping pong table. 6 miles, with 15x1 min pickups, almost 1 min jogs between. I had to do something to keep myself entertained since I wasn't crawling into the fort...

And happy birthday to Don, Amy and maybe Sara! : )

How can you stay inside that long? That would kill me:)

for some people, it is the only option. For others of us, it is a bizarre, inexplicable form of masochism.

I was only kidding with Shannon, I think she has already figured out that I'm a nut and will play outside day after day year round. I'm probably one of the few who kayak more in the winter than in the summer, run in the snow and still think it's all fun and games.

I was laughing at myself for being a gerbil when these days are my absolute favorite for running. But Zoe is big enough to get a vote now... I just have to ride it out some days until she and Adria are big enough to run beside me. Shouldn't be too long now!

I want to join in on some of your winter reindeer games... Keep me in mind when you can't find a running/kayaking partner.

is BEAUTIFUL, I think.

Swim team was just getting in for practice as I was getting out (not kidding: a second later, they would've dove in over me). Wonder if they'll get out because of the thunder and lightning. That would make roommate happy, she dislocated her shoulder last week and can swim right now but only breaststroke - which she is sick of. She's a butterflier/backstroker.

November 8th at 9:00 A.M. Starts and finishes at Tremont School. Same course as last year, Paula. We'll get applications out by email in the next few weeks. Bring your friends!

she is my pet and she is perfectly round and orange.

Wait til you guys see my Halloween costume for this year, I am going as HAPPY BUNNY. I'm going to carve a Happy Bunny into the pumpkin, too.

My costume just came in today. My pet's also roundish and orange, but it breathes.

OK, not that close, but anyway... I'm heading towards SWH stuck in a line of traffic near the harbor head, the line starts moving, I start moving, and BAM, there's Suzanne right in front of me. I made a feeble attempt to swerve, it was the best I could do:)

I didn't even notice any close calls today! No problem...I try to be really careful. :)

Are you getting excited? Pumped up? I am, except for this nagging tightness in my hip.

*insert scary music of your choice here*

I am a HAPPY bunny... no references to any other type of bunnies!

Some 7th grade runners might get a sneak peek of my costume tomorrow, if they're at CBC.

is that "excessive" (I am quoting the text) exercise lowers T cell protection in your body. Moderate exercise improves immune function by increasing natural killer cell activity. After a long or big competition, if an athlete takes time off, she may get sick because the natural killer cell activity decreases; it goes back to a normal level, but she is used to a higher level from training.

While I've got my notes open, more on hormones:
-Cortisol: stimulates the breakdown of protein in all body cells but the liver. Blood brings amino acids to the liver, where they're made into glucose. Cortisol also supports the action of other hormones, notably glucagon and growth hormone. It inhibits glucose uptake and oxidation, and accelerates lipid mobilization for energy.
-Growth hormone: exercise inhibits somatostatin, which would inhibit GH - so now GH is higher. It stimulates lipid release and cellular glycogen uptake.

alright, back to bed for me, I just woke up hungry and needed a snack :P

I get that every winter from running on the pavement. It goes away when I start running on the carriage paths again. I think it has to do with the slant on the side of the road.

...sort of thing. My back problem is due to my hips being twisted which is due to carrying Kasch, so yes this could be from carrying Delaney and may be exacerbated by the roads.

I was thinking more DeLaney....just since I do about 90% of my running on pavement year round and its never bothered me before. Maybe I should try holding her on the other hip. Or tough love...no more carrying her around!! haha....just kidding about that. :)