Thanks for the quick reply, AndyPants. I will back away from the computer right after this, promise!

I thought I should clarify that although I have between 9-3 to exercise, that I didn't mean that I have nothing to do but exercise. I have what is essentially a full time job without pay, volunteering for an immense fundraising project, plus I have other errands that need to be done to get my life in order. I didn't mean to come off as a whining housewife when some of you are working full time. I'm going back to work in January full time, or at least that's the plan.

That being said, there is no excuse for me not finding at least an hour for exercise every day. I've lost my drive to exercise that served me so well for the past few years.

I will go outside today for a run--great suggestion. I run all my errands by bicycle (except Costco supply runs), but most trips are less than 30 minutes in duration.

Thank goodness I have this forum to turn to. My non-triathlete friends don't exercise at all and think I'm insane for exercising three times a week.