I remember the feeling when I was in school that at the beginning of the semester it seemed like forever until finals. Then time flew by and before you knew it -it was time to cram for exams.Those emotions of cramming are coming to surface this week for me. Especially the part where I am unable to sleep and sit still.

With only 3.5 weeks until Steelhead , I am analyzing every workout. Two weeks will be tapering. So that leaves me with only 10 days of training. Four of those days are weekends.Those days will be crammed with longer workouts. 6 of those days are work days with limited time. I feel like I am not quite ready. Panic is hitting. If I just had 2 more weeks or even 1 , I would feel better. Isn't that always the case though?

Now I have gained confidence that I will finish. Now my obsession has turned to the cutoff times.
Course Cutoff Times

Swim: 1-hour & 15-minutes from the start of the last swim wave.
Bike: 5-hours & 15-minutes from the start of the last swim wave.

Run: 8-hours from the start of the last swim wave.

I found a tri-pace calculator and I will be close. It really will come down to the conditions of the day.

Waddling to cram............

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Waddling............

BEST WEEK EVER....

Reasons that I had the best week ever:

1. My dad stayed at my house for the whole wonderful week.
2. I was on vacation from work all week.
3. The stress level in my life was zero.
4. Our yearly 4th of July block party to watch the fireworks was a blast. (for the first time the police did not show up) Last year it was the infamous Drew Peterson.
5. My longest ride of the year (62miles) was logged.
6. My longest run of the year ( 10Miles) was logged.
7. I got a new car- an awesome white Jeep Patriot called the WaddlerMobile.
8. The weather was perfect all week. Sunny and 70's.
9. Did I say that I had a great week with my dad?

Waddling with a big,big smile...............

I've been enjoying the week having my dad at my house so with that and the increased training I haven't had time to write. I did a great 10 mile run yesterday and a 62 mile bike today. Feeling great!

Waddlingto enjoy the 4th.................

As I continue in my training toward Steelhead, I have one question that hangs with me. I began this journey as a runner. When you train for a race at some point you either run that distance or come close. I understand how to do that.I looked at several different plans for HIM triathlon training and one thing I noticed is that is not true. With only 4 weeks left until my HIM, am I where I should be to be ready? I know that I can can do the swim. I know that I can do the bike. I know that I can do the run. My question is -Can I put it all together?

Waddling out for a bike ride...........

JUNE TOTALS

Bike: 169.31 Mi

Run: 63.2 Mi

Swim: 14050 M

CLIFF NOTES

• Training going good with only 5 weeks until Steelhead HIM
• Weekend workouts : Sat. Brick= 36 mile bike & 30 min. run / Sun 8 mile run
• MIL in hospital -everything is checking out OK.
• Leaving for Ohio to pick up my dad to spend the week with us here.
• Hooch survived 18th birthday in Chicago

Waddling to Ohio..............