PNW Tri Novices

[salsabike]

I am absolutely in!

Plan to post a long training update soon...

And thanks again.

[teigyr]

I'm in, and thank you I don't know if I have a sleeping bag or not (our camping stuff co-existed with Very Bad Cats who did Very Bad Things for a while) but I am perfectly ok on the floor.

I'm good for whatever ride is going on. I have a pretty hill friendly compact double, my only limitation is me. It dawned on me the other day I have run 530 miles this year and only ridden about 150?! I'm usually ok on inclines if my legs can handle it (ie if I'm strong enough, I'm good for the whole hill but if it's too steep, my climbing legs aren't really there).

I'd love to run with you on part of the long run but I am betting I am way too slow. We will see?

For the rest of the PNW people, if I take my car, it's limited to one bike which would probably be mine. If I take DH's truck (which he might be agreeable to) it's good for two people and two bikes. It's a spartan kind of truck, just be forewarned. I'm good with carpooling. I'm off on fridays so going down friday might be easier than waking up early on Saturday. I also work late on monday so I really have no concrete time frame for Sunday.

Wahine, what do you need? I can pick up anything on the way.

Salsa, nice to see you I can't wait to hear about your training, I was thinking about you and wondering if you went to the running clinics yet.

[NbyNW]

Still hoping I'll be able to be there.

I'm currently carless -- our rear differential failed massively on our way back from Yellowstone last weekend.

Will keep you posted.

[salsabike]

I'm in, and thank you I don't know if I have a sleeping bag or not (our camping stuff co-existed with Very Bad Cats who did Very Bad Things for a while) but I am perfectly ok on the floor.

For the rest of the PNW people, if I take my car, it's limited to one bike which would probably be mine. If I take DH's truck (which he might be agreeable to) it's good for two people and two bikes. It's a spartan kind of truck, just be forewarned. I'm good with carpooling. I'm off on fridays so going down friday might be easier than waking up early on Saturday. I also work late on monday so I really have no concrete time frame for Sunday.

Wahine, what do you need? I can pick up anything on the way.

Salsa, nice to see you I can't wait to hear about your training, I was thinking about you and wondering if you went to the running clinics yet.

I have an extra sleeping bag if we need it.

THAT'S the long story---the running thing---and it's why I've been so quiet the last two weeks. Short version: LOVED the chi running workshop---but probably already had a stress fracture in 2nd metatarsal/right foot before I took the workshop. Was put in wrong running shoes a month before that forced me to walk on the outsides of my feet, and while I don't doubt my weight made me more vulnerable more quickly, I think it would not have happened without those shoes. Bad stupid podiatrist; good smart physical therapist who figured it out about the shoes. SO--I am back to walking the run for this year. Was pretty upset last week; have more or less come to terms with it in last couple of days, so was planning to post an update soon.

More later. All else going fine.

Still hoping I'll be able to be there.

I'm currently carless -- our rear differential failed massively on our way back from Yellowstone last weekend.

Will keep you posted.

Jocelyn, I have a two-bike rack for my car, so you could come with me if you want. Teigyr, ditto.

I was thinking Friday night also, and thinking about food/etc.

PS Have lost 10-12 pounds in last month or so. Long way to go, but fine start.

[Wahine]

Too bad about the stress fracture!! Yippee on the weight loss!!!!

I'm thinking of a really mellow group dinner either Fri or Sat. We can prep at the house and buy stuff during the day for salad, pasta and chicken or something like that. Easy but healthy and many hands make light work of course. Ed will be working at a wine dinner Saturday night so that might be a good option.

[Sprocket's Mom]

Who wants fresh baked rolls with white cheddar and fresh rosemary?? I'll share if you will!!!

[Wahine]

Awwwwwwwww!!!!! It's a pic of Scribbles!!

Bring on the buns and cheese SM! It wouldn't be a party without 'em.

[NbyNW]

Who wants fresh baked rolls with white cheddar and fresh rosemary?? I'll share if you will!!!

That sounds heavenly . . . can we turn this into a potluck?

Salsa, I may take you up on that ride offer . . . we'll figure out this week what our situation is. Sounds like we may have at least a 10-day wait just for the new differential to arrive, so DH and I need to figure out if we're going to get a loaner or if we can do without for a couple of weeks.

Oh, and take good care of that foot.

I felt really good scurrying across the street during my lunch break today . . . I'm thinking to try out a lite lite lite run on a squishy synthetic track someplace this weekend. Feeling pretty confident . . .