im getting the itch to do something again..Still a little tight in some places...Masters swimming is starting up again...might be a good start.  I have a 3 day weekend coming up...weather looks great for a nice run.

not happy to be back at work!

Overall, feel things are getting better..muscle tightness, back, neck etc...my hips though...IT bands are trashed. Im thinking if making an ART appt next friday.  been lookink for some 5k's...some with fun runs with kids...oct/nov.  Also trying to find an organized ride in IL over the next 2 months. Again, i have to weave this into my schedule.  I need to make up some weekend call that my partners covered me on.

Well, its over. Been home for a day. Im actually more sore now than on monday.  It is still sinking in being done/over..finishing the goal. Its more of a relief than "elation" over doing an IM.  Still a lot of thoughts...need to sort them out. Have another day off before going back to work and im on call this weekend..so ill be jumping right back into reality.

Ill echo what so many have said.. BT has been great. From meeting so many people racing, to all the BTers volunteering / cheering. The posts/comments/feedback..It is so appreciated!

My coach has been great. He put up with endless questions, inconsistent training, a schedule that literally changed by the hour at times, and a myriad of injuries, including but not limited to:
1. Piriformis syndrome (on the right)..ill be dealing with this i think the rest of my life.
2. IT band issues on the left with gluteus medius issues
3. Trochanter bursitis--getting injected once. Left hip.
4. Right foot flexor tendinitis.

Anyone intersted... http://www.petersenperformancelab.net/.. highly recommended.

Im at rest with this IM bug for now. I do believe there will be another one in my future. There were some pangs of remorse not signing up for 2008...but there are other new goals to shoot for...like the whole family doing a TRI.. Nothing would be better than for Maya, Madison, myself to all do a triathlon!.