Last chance on the bike before leaving for the race tomorrow. I did some work on the trainer and just got my blood moving as I worked on cadence/form and heart rate. I am excited but nervous now.

Did a real easy 1700 today focusing on drills/ form and efficiency. I am feeling really good in the water right now. I wonder if I should push it on the swim during the race our just hold back and swim easy to save for the bike and run. I am a little nervous about the bike to run distance since I can each distance but have yet to do both back to back.

Did the Pflugerville loop and brick today. It was hot but I needed a race simulation today and I was able to practice my nutrition and "alone time" on the bike. I am ready.

Boy,did I need this workout today! I did the 40 mile loop around Taylor and Pflugerville by myself, ending at the High School for my run. I did a race simulation today with my hydration/nutrition plan and heart rate. I was able to maintain a good pace (18.8mph) on the bike while keeping my HR in Z2 (avg 144). I forgot my endurolytes and extra water bottles so I had to stop at the store and buy water and gatoraide. Other than forgetting the salt, I had a great time. I am tired and can see that next weekends Half is going to be hard but I can also see that I am right on schedule to hit my targets. I actually felt pretty good on the run. I was ready to get off the bike at the 38 mile mark. My lower back was aching and my left quad/IT band was screaming again. I need to get to Therapy Central for some active release massage before I leave for the Caliman on Wednesday. Well, time to clean the bike and pack it up! Race day is one week from today!!!!!

Swam at Barton Springs in wetsuit and 68 degree open water. I love this place on Friday mornings. My wetsuit is starting to drag as it's bigger on my now since I have been losing weight. I need a new wetsuit for next year (Hint: Christmas would be good). The bike was boring on the training but went be fast with the radio blarring. My shoulders hurt more than usual and snot was flowing for most of my swim. Still feeling bad but starting to see signs of a recovery. I am glad that I kept working out. My Half is next weekend and I could not afford the time off or to be sick.

I did a 10k today around the Rec Center and really needed it to clear my head and to think while I ran. Work is really getting to me and, on top of that, I have this cold. For some reason, I had a good run. It wasn't fast but it was therapuetic. I skipped the swim cause I just ran out of time today and couldn't get motivated after dinner to go.