Fire and Water

Some updates on this fine (albeit wet) Thursday. The first update on day 10 of the low glycemic-high intensity test. All I can say is "so far-so good". I was down to 158lbs after this morning's relaxing Yoga session with Michelle. Who, btw, will be hosting a video capture the weak after Sea Otter. We are shooting for April 19 for the shooting. I tweaked me right hammy on Monday (stretching, of all things) and nursed it through THREE sessions yesterday, the usual 0530 romp (for details see yesterdays post), a 5K recovery run in the park (weather: what the hail?), and another 60 min spin class at 1830. I was glad to hit the shower and heat up a bad-ass burrito after all that. And this morning the hammy was fine and RHR below normal. I can feel a BMI shift. Additionally, I am sleeping deeply and feeling a higher energy vibration. It's like life is concurrently brighter, more vivid, simple, more (somehow) sacred, complete, full. (It could be spring). So, so far-so good.

The great water debate moves into extra innings. Some circles say 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day, and others say actual weight in ounces. Here is an outline and formula. Bottom line, either way, you need to drink more (water).

For the country fans among you (and it seems that there are more than a few) the Miranda Lambert song I spun yesterday, "Kerosene" , has a rather incendiary video available for your viewing pleasure. As cautioned above, you might want to have a glass of water handy.

Start time for Sunday's 31st ANNUAL Toe Jam Half Marathon is noon. We'll use the green and yellow cones for course markings at turns and have one water station (passed twice) at the turn to Ft. Ward. Other than that you are on your own. So far we have both male and female champions returning from last year. They hydrate well.

Here is the link to The Sea Otter Classic that I will be attending next week. Stay tuned for daily updates from Monterrey. Beautiful blue salty water waves and tons of bike action.

It's not too late to get signed up for Bernie's Grand Adventure, aka Fun 101, our 365 mile ride around the Olympic Peninsula. May 2-6. Five days, motel accommodations and SAG. Cost is $100 plus food. A serious bargain. We'll carry your H20 for you.

Here is a link to the Ft. Warden State Park in Port Townsend. . On May 21, Sat, we'll ride up and camp in the park. Next morning is the XXXII Rhody Run. After the run we'll ride back to BI. I have one camp spot reserved. You can do it too. Don't forget to bring two water bottles.

Further down the road of spring and summer fun is the North Olympic Discovery Marathon, June 5. Full or Half. This year, because I have the time due to the CT RM1 delay, I am planning on the full, either as an official pacer or as an unofficial rabbit. We have been ramping towards both the Rhody Run and NODM in training so, I might as well get out there and test our hydration strategies at speed. Tonight is a 10K at marathon race pace. For those keeping score, Stephanie is on target to knock 35 minutes off her time of last year. Dedication, perseverance, a solid game plan and attention to detail will get those results. And we like hitting our goals, don't we?

If I can hit May 22 at 155 pounds, it will be water well spent.

(I can't get that song out of my head).