Hey Denise,

Great job this week... in spite of the fact that you seem disappointed in some of your distances, you did fabulous! I think your guru is probably right; after a certain point your bod doesn't need any more beatin'. You already know you can run a marathon and I'm sure the surge of finishing the IM will get you any extra "umph" you may need... you're awesome! You have made good progress w/the swimming too... you'll be ready, that's for sure! Is the hamstring getting any better (you mentioned it but didn't say whether its staying the same or improving)?

I'm glad to hear you got a chance to go over the bike route; its not good when you get hit with a surprise on an unknown course... now you know... PIECE OF CAKE!

I'll send more tomorrow, I'm about to fall over (a feeling I'm sure you know nothin' about huh? ) We're supposed to get some rain after lunch tomorrow so I'm gonna try to get a teensy bike ride in; now that I'm "officially" training for the events I'm signed up for... ugh!

Have a great week!!!!

Tracy

ps. Lise, sorry you won't be able to make it - I'll cheer extra on your behalf!