Welcome Connie! Sounds like you had a great time with your daughters.

I'm swimming at Evans Pool in Green Lake to get ready for the Sept. 7 tri in Federal Way.

Re what I'm planning to do in my "time off": I'm sure I'll have some performance goals after the first tri. But honestly all this swimming biking and running has been carrying me through my days at work, so that (as well as kicking old injuries to the curb!) is my big motivation. Last Wednesday I biked to the pool, swam 10 laps, then biked 5 miles to work. Felt like a champion. Really didn't mind pushing papers the rest of the day. One of these days I'm going to arrive at my office and just keep going . . .

This winter I will probably look to have someone coach me on my swim technique and just keep riding my bikes as much as possible.