CATCHUP!!!!

ok, so training has been going well with all regular 'hick-ups' that usually become an obstacle. Including the birth of our first child. Kayden Lois Clousing.Born 10/09/08. She was 7 pounds and around 20" in length. Kris did well and a heck of a job pushing. For a first delivery, 5 hours is pretty damn impressive. It is real a amazing thing to be apart of the 'fatherhood' clan, and have had an amazing time just watching her. Things have a new look to them, just cant figure out if they really look differently or that I simply am so tired I have forgotten what they looked like to begin with?

IM AZ is roughly 3 weeks and 3 days away. I feel ready and have been pushing myself to keep the IM pace during specific WO's without getting over eager. I keep wanting to keep my heart rate in the range, but have this enormous urge to just GO!!!! I will take that as a good sign. I ride with my buddy Matt and he and I change positions depending on what side of the hill we are on. Love going down, right on by, no effort needed. (sorry Matt) Just don't ask what my HR is compared to him on the way up! too embarrassing!

Just a little thanks to Jeff, and Matt. Both of whom have given advice that has saved not only frusteration but have given results, noticably!
Thanks guys!!

Ill be sure to keep on it!