Back in the saddle again!

So I've commited to another open water tri- It's in Springfield at the end of July. Here's the link! I WILL be doing this one.

James and I are visiting ma familia. We plan on seeing fireworks tonight. The past 3 days James has been introduced to the phenomena of lightning bugs! He loves them! Honestly, he's never really been up this late before, so I'm hoping he can make it one more late night.

A swift kick in the arse

So...I mentally choked this weekend. I signed up for this race, drove there, picked up my race packet, went to the lake to practice the swim and mentally shat my pants. I could give you 32 reasons why I didn't go race morning, but bottom line, I woosed out and ran away with my wetsuit between my legs, WTF! I am hating myself now, oh well, time to sign up for another one and suck it up and deal.

I came home last night and got on my road bike and went for a drive to clear my head. 4 blocks into it some lady opened her car door and I almost endo'd. Maybe I shouldn't have swerved, maybe a good pavement beat down is what I needed.

I started my marathon training this morning. Ran 4- felt good. Love my new Garmin...named her Green Jeans...she's a little tempermental. Maybe I should read the directions. So far I'm thinking it's sweet.

Water, Water everywhere

This is our downtown area. So far the Illinois levees continue to hold. Most of the major damage seems to be on the Missouri side.

A New Adventure

So, I am in the midst of a job change. It's a new school, but I am looking forward to the new challenge and resources. I'm spending this summer creating a blog and website as well as looking at incorporating podcasts and setting up a local junior tri competition. Saying goodbye to my old digs was rough, but I came to the conclusion I have way too much junk for my trunk!

Water, Water Everywhere

Due to the rising waters in town James and I spent the day sandbagging. It's a dirty job but someone had to do it. The Hy-Vee Tri I am to do next weekend already canceled the swim portion. Instead of whining about getting our $ back, I say we ban together and help the town clean up that day!

Happy F-Day!

I picked J-Boz up from Grandpa Farm's yesterday. He spent a few days there so I could get some extended swims in. Thanks Grandpa. While he was there he learned to drive...How can I compete?