The past week has been a whirlwind of activity. I turned 29, closed in on 23 pounds, and furthered the training.
Kris was able to score my membership at the UW facilities for way cheaper than expected, so now I can start swimming my self back into shape. The first day was a rough 1500 yards, but I know that it will get easier. I think I have to get some new suits, 'cause the old ones are really getting big.
I'm still on the next smallest belt loop notch. The new pants I bought with a smaller waist have already been deemed (by others) as too big. I usually shop for shirts in XL, but had to pass many of those up on the sale rack to hunt for the few larges that were left. All fit very nicely.
I'm over the 250 mile mark on Sting, with a 40-mile ride today to Oregon (the City, not state) and back. Kris kindly reminded me that we'd only done one-third of the Ironman 112 miles. So far, but not nearly far enough. The goal is to complete one loop (about 70 miles) of the Ironman course by the time the snow flies. Running continues as well, with a few more ~5 mile runs. A half-marathon next Memorial day sounds very doable.
I'm hovering around the 190 pound mark, closing in on the 185 pound goal. Because of the Birthday, we kind of let ourselves go on Friday. We had greasy, cheesy burgers at Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, the best burger joint in town. Throw in a basket of fries and the bestest fried cheese curds around, and you've got a blown diet. Amidst all that, I stayed whatever course I could and avoided any beer. All that grease tasted so good, but I know it's so bad. Don't worry, we stocked up with lots of salad, eggs and turkey-meats at the grocery store tonight, so there's nothing to worry about.
Finally, oodles of thanks to everyone for the well wishes and support. It means a lot to me to get your messages.