So sorry for your loss, Dr. T, and we are thinking of you. I love the thought of all the heavenly dogs happy to see your grandfather again. It sounds like you have a LOT going on right now so I hope you are able to take some quiet time for yourself.
Hope you are feeling better, ironclm. It seems there are a lot of bugs going around.
Dr_C, enjoy your rest! A two-hour massage?!?!?!?! Jealous! (and also kind of wondering... do you get bored?)
IronScholar, I bought a used tri bike, is that an option for you? I felt better with the smaller investment in case I didn't like it/couldn't ride it. Also, love the cat story.
TDS, good luck with the final push for your 13.1! Hopefully you get to enjoy some fun mountain time with your friend.
Scheherazade, hopefully you are having a better week this week. Moving is so stressful, and I can't imagine managing a major relocation. The good news is there are runners and triathletes everywhere so I'm sure you will find your people soon.
BingTri, nothing wrong with taking a day to sit on your tush. =) I hope the rest did you good and you are ready to jump back in it.
UK2ME, May is far enough away that you can be in great shape for your 50K!
Last week was pretty good for me. I managed three runs, three rides, two swims, two PT, and one yoga. My knee started hurting almost immediately after my speed run Friday, but I didn't run any harder or longer than I usually do, so I'm at a bit of a loss. It could also be the usual suspects of getting older, weather changing, etc. The only thing I am really doing differently is swimming and I can't imagine 4000 yards total for the last two weeks is aggravating it that much. I have been slacking a bit on my weights and PT which is the more likely culprit. UGH.
I'm off to an OK start this week. I did an easy-ish ride Monday but my knee has been hurting too much to do anything else, although it is finally feeling better today. My husband was having a really bad day yesterday so I just hung out with him last night; let's call it a rest day. One of our dogs isn't feeling well (probably a mild UTI) which is making me worried, plus we have had to wash every blanket and dog bed in the house at least once since Sunday. The vet can finally see her today, which is a relief. I do have a fun Super Bowl party to look forward to, and if my knee is feeling better I might do a fun 5K at a VERY easy pace that morning, depending on the weather. So yeah, this isn't going to be an A+ week, but I can probably still do a little training and have a little fun.
Hope you all are doing well.
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