Wahine... thanks for that response. I really do appreciate it!

Yea, right now with my HIM training, I'm doing around 600-900 MINUTES a week. Which works out to about 10-15 hours a week. I am down for doing my long rides on the weekend no problem.

I am HOPING to finish my HIM in around 8 hours. I think I do the full IM and make it in under 16 hours... but I'm sure it will be around a 6 hour marathon.

So, your longest run for your IM training was 2.5 hours? Well, I have already done that with my HIM training. Of course, I'm so slow, that equals 12 miles for me.

Thanks again for the input.

Starfish you are right... I can't afford not to get some rest days, etc.