Jeff found a way to squeeze his bike in the car and was able to get great riding in on Sunday.  He said the countryside is beautiful and very hilly.

I think this course is a little harder on the brain than he expected.  He is enjoying meeting new people and seeing a new place.

He returns on Friday and will have to rest :-)  He as an old friend coming to town that is looking forward to torturing him on the bike next week.

I won't address more recent drama that has been copied and pasted to me in an email.  I appreciate you also being angry, but honestly,  we no longer give a shit.  I am happy Jeff doesn't have a computer with him, he would blow a gasket and probably say somethings that he shouldn't

Addressing one issue - believe it or not, I don't think for Jeff - he thinks for himself.  He askes me to make comments or answer something.  I type it, read it and then send. 

He has lost a couple of friends through all of this but realized maybe they weren't the friends he thought that the were. 

So enough said .....

Vacation?

Jeff has been on vacation this week. The plan was to paint the trim on the house ...... my new car had a scratch on the hood which required a trip to the body shop. It has rained so the wood on the house has been too wet to paint. AJ started school this week. So.......Jeff has been at AJ's house every morning this week taking him to school and having lunch with him,

So what does them mean ----- lots of time on the bike training for upcoming events. When riding alone - you have nobody to depend on but yourself. He misses riding with Mark, but hopefully with quick healing, Mark will be back.

We will be heading to south for Thanksgiving, the plan is both of us to take our bikes while the rest enjoy the southern popular spots.

Busy next couple of months

Wow - looking at our schedule - Jeff has a very busy next couple of months! Duathons and Triathlons are perfect primers to take him into the winter months preparing for Powerman Alabama.

Unfortunately, people have added races to his schedule that may or may not be true :-(. Wish people wouldn't do that. I have a hard enough time keeping straight what is planned! All this does is create unnecessary drama that we do not desire in our lfe!!

Powerman Alabama?

Just found out that this will be the week that AJ and Rebecca are on Spring Break! Hmmmmm Jeff - what do you think? Nice way to kick off the season.

Hot Night for a Duathlon

Jeff has decided to add into his training schedule a couple of duathlon races. Last night we ventured down to a spot he has raced in the past. It was a little warmer than it seemed but there was a great crowd out for the last one of this series. The first run I was afraid he might have gone out a little fast, but after talking to him, he was very happy with the first run.

He was in the top 5 coming in off the run and actually surprised me with his transition time. He was smiling as he was heading out on the bike. I know how long it should take him on the bike, but standing around, time drags on forever!! I did have a 70 yr old lady keep me company, she was very amusing and did help the time pass.

After the first loop on the run, Jeff actually look great. I can usually tell by his running style on how he feels. I didn't see the "shuffle" or "lean" so I knew he still felt well.

His typical look at the finish line - actually I have a couple other photos, but decided not to post those :-) The look on his face for those photos is priceless!

We talked on the way home about the race. He was thrilled with all 3 events, was happy with his times. We thought he came in 2nd overall, but you always hate to say anything until you see it in writing. But, yep - 2nd Overall. Looking at his posted times and transitions, I am thrilled. Even though he is a year older, his times are still where they should be.

I didn't realize how much I have missed the duathlon races - now we will be looking for more to do. It is too late in the summer to look for primers for qualifying for anything "big" - but this December - google search will get a workout!

Very proud of you

Carded

Big step this season - Jeff wanted his USAT card renewed. Now to discuss where he wants to take this renewed adventure. I do know he is planning on a Duathlon (I hope they offer long course) Wed evening. This is how we started our adventure towards Team USA World Duathlons 10 years ago. Not sure if that is really where either one of us wants to go again, but? Who knows.

My Bike is FIXED!

My bike now shifts like my old one did - thanks to Tran (I know that isn't how you spell his name). Brought his tools and bike stand to Weilers on Saturday - 30 minutes and it is like it should be. I got in 35 miles today with it shifting like it should - and I knocked 10 minutes off my time!!!!

Jeff traveled south and rode with M.C. He had a great ride with you today. Thanks for opening up your home to him. He is now safely tucked away in bed snoring.