LOl thanks for thinking of me. Think of me on the 16. I was out with my trainer who trains me for free. There is no way I would be able to afford her yesterday. We did a 30 minute run in the heat and I told her that depends on how this race goes if i will do another half. I had trouble last year but finished it but if i struggle like I did last year than I need to ask myself is this distance for me or just to much. I am hoping i will be stronger than last year. If you ever want to do a triathlon start with a tri tri and i would be very willing to help you from here to train for it. You could do it.You don't need all the fancy stuff to do tri tri believe me. You are doing great with your work out. Make sure you are taking rest days. Please. I learned the hard way and those rest days are so important. When is your race again. Any questions just ask

Excellent point.

I use the Clif Shotbloks also when I run a 1/2 marathon or farther, on my surgeon's recommendation. One blok every 2-3 miles. Followed up with some water to help get the nutrients into your system (he told me not to worry about the no eating drinking rule with the bloks, that the liquid is necessary). I also will eat carbs (a small serving of pasta) the night before a race. We also get up a few hours before a race (like 3) and I'll have some overnight oats which is a combo of oatmeal, yogurt and peanut butter. I typically won't eat the full serving, but will eat just enough to give me a boost for the beginning of the race. I find I don't need anything else during, but then again, I'm only going 2-2.5 hours at a time.

Whats up exercise junkies...

This is going to be an interesting week for me to say the least..

Monday-Planned rest day..

Tuesday-Ran 8 miles

Wednesday-Swimming 1000-1200 meters

Thursday-Normally cycle but going to run 8 miles

Friday-Monday-this is where my week gets wonky. My wife and I are traveling to Gatlinburg, TN for our 20 year anniversary. I know we are on a mountain so not really sure what I can do for running. We are driving Friday and arriving at 3 pm. Then leaving Monday morning around 9 am so those days are probably shot. Maybe run Saturday or Sunday morning. We will see..

no this will be my second half and the swim does not worry me as much as the run does. Last year I could not run it at all. Had to walk it. my coach was shocked. never thought it would be the run to cause me such problems. keep going with the swim it will come to you.