The monkey is off my back...

[mkidd]

Congrats on your hundred tis training season. That's so cool. The most I ever did last year in my tri training was 25 or 30 for our long ride.

[Red Rock]

RM-congratulations on completing your 100. Glad you were able to do it in a safe manner as well as having a customer with you. I hope it was a good experience even with the traffic.

Red Rock

[Running Mommy]

Today I get to figure out how I'm going to get a 4000 mtr swim in...
But I WILL do it, YES I WILL!!

[Starfish]

You are quite an inspiration. Starting a business is enough to keep most people more than busy! It is really great that you are finding a way to do this extensive training, too.

Very inspirational to me!

[KSH]

Great job RM! See, you can do it!

Hey, I might need to snake some of your long routes off of you. I'm pretty sure I'll have around a 6 hour ride on my schedule that Sat. I'm in town. I have to say, I'm a little scared to go riding in a strange city and state, alone, for 6 hours on roads I don't know. If you know of any cycling clubs or people whom I might ride with, please let me know.

[Crankin]

I give you credit for riding 100 in that horrendous Phx traffic. My husband is flying home today, after being there for a week dealing with ailing parents. He brought his Bike Friday and did 2 shortish rides. He said the 7.5 mile ride from his parents apt. to our old house in south Tempe was frightening... and this from someone who is a fearless rider. He told me that when he stuck his arm out, way in advance to move into the lane for a left turn, nobody would let him in!
Next time we go out, I will definitely be calling you for routes that are WAY far away from my old neighborhood!
Good luck with the IMAZ.

Robyn

[knapplaura]

Denise,
Congrats! I know you must feel better! I did 101 last weekend for the first time since AUG; my current 'training plan' (which I am not following too closely) said to hold off on the century till now anyways.

I am also scared that I will not do as well this year as last year. Training here in Alabama without my old support group is just not the same. And I have had lots of running injuries so my running miles are much lower.

My longest run so far is 11 miles; not nearly enough. I am doing maybe 13 or 14 for the next few long runs and then bringing the mileage back down. AAGH!

So, without totally hijacking your thread with my own worries, I am with you this year on the very big nervousness. Just really hoping that the 3rd year of training/racing will pull through with some 'residual fitness' dividends that are not apparent right now.

good luck in the next few weeks, hang in there!
Laura

[jesvetmed]

Yeah RM!!!!
And to think, in the race you shouldn't have much traffic at all to deal with -- at least not the 4-wheel kind! Without the distractions, you will do just awesome!

[jesvetmed]

KSH: Came across this website http://www.sportsfun.com/gaba/ridemaps.html
for a local bike club. It lists lots of rides of varying lengths. Having spent a little time near PHX, I'd say GET OUT if you want a peaceful ride! Go north near beautiful sedona, etc. I'm sure the locals can give you great advice.

[KSH]

KSH: Came across this website http://www.sportsfun.com/gaba/ridemaps.html
for a local bike club. It lists lots of rides of varying lengths. Having spent a little time near PHX, I'd say GET OUT if you want a peaceful ride! Go north near beautiful sedona, etc. I'm sure the locals can give you great advice.

Cool! Thanks!