One hint a friend of mine gave to another friend of mine is not to wear socks for the bike. The socks take too long to get on wet feet, so you should wait until the run before putting on socks if then. But I've never even considered doing a tri myself

ok, I'll start posting in the cross training thread... I still haven't figured out how scary it's going to be... Here's the link http://www.triitnow.com/the1406.htm My friend says it's very beginner friendly and she promised to help me prepare. I feel comfortable with the running and the biking.. it's the swimming I know nothing about.

... http://www.triitnow.com/the1406.htm ...

Snake pool swim - so no open water worries. Flip turns get you DQ'd, so be sure to practice without doing them The rule they mention about bike helmet must be buckled before starting and must be worn until dismount is normal rule I think, as is the one day USAT membership surcharge. And I believe triathlons generally are more expensive than road races too.

Perry, here's the info on the ultra I mentioned. http://www.danceswithdirt.com/ 12 September 2009. There is a 50K and 50M. The start is about 70 miles from my house in Rochester Hills.

Oooh, you're mean name-dropping this course. I've heard crazy things about this course. Lots of mud and standing water on the course. Come for the dirt, slip in the mud.

http://www.danceswithdirt.com/ 12 September 2009. There is a long one and a stupid one.

Hate to admit it, but I think I'm too scared -- the words "poison ivy" frighten me

Good morning! Still wet out there but at least it wasn't raining. 6.1 miles, 49:06, 7:59/mi, AHR 152 (78% MHR)

Pam, Did you go to doctor? I would worry about kidneys. Have you been taking lots of advil or ibuprofen? May or may not be related to running. Last year I was having colon and back issues, but my legs felt ready to run. Now that I've revised my training with more rest, I look back and no without a doubt my health problems were overtraining. What I would give to go back and just take it easy if you do decide to run. Murphy, Congrats. No way I'd even have the guts to do what you did. My eight year old would tell you, don't give up, whatever you do don't give up. Recover, maybe switch to some smaller races for awhile. You might be a good candidate to run by time. It's very zen like and easier to stay in your fitness level. JellyFish, Interesting how you said Shan DNF'd..and not JellyFish. Don't worry about it, take care of yourself this week, rest-up and you will have the perfect taper for Fargo. If you don't meet up with me you will be cursed forever. Perry, Awesome 5K! Good work! Nice marathon the next day too! Pace, Hope you're feeling better. Erika, Good luck with the therapy. I'm currently seeing on chiropractor and having an affair with another because the 1st can't always fit me in. The time this crap takes bugs me more than the expense. Jeremy, You're our rock around here. Running good miles, fast miles, no injury. Keep it up. Dave, Going to go for the maniac status? Inertia, How'd the 20 go?? Hi Cash, WRFB, theAyapper!