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I live in Rochester, NY. I have been doing the tri thing for a year. I am completely sold on the lifestyle. I currently lead a running group at the local YMCA, and this summer we are going to train kids to run the last 2 miles of the local marathon.
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The last day of vacation----Thank goodness

Today's the last day of my vacation. I cannot wait to get back to work and some kind of normal schedule. I love my family, but I think I need a schedule to stay sane. I am also looking forward to this coming week because it marks the beginning of my HIM training. I am pretty darned excited to be doing a half iron race. On the not-so-fun side, I have to write like 7 IEP's this week at school. Oh well. Sometimes the work side of the job rears its ugly head.

I spent some ti

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Posted on February 24, 2008 at 4:49am — 1 Comment

A Thursday that feels like a Wednesday

My winter vacation is winding down. At the same time early season training in starting to ramp up. I completely bonked this past weekend. Not such a good thing for off-season training. So I've made an effort to get more rest this week. It seems to be working.

I am glad that I joined Daily Triathlon. I am looking forward to getting to know some others with similar interests and getting some of my friends to join up. I am also loving this blog. I plan to use it to get some stuff off my c

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At 8:12pm on March 25, 2008, Amy said…: How's it going? We have Open House tomorrow night...in March. It's the last thing in the world I want to do, especially since it is supposed to be decent outside. It will be a shock if any parents actually show up (seriously.)

Did you have a nice Easter? We had Friday off, so that was nice, but I've had a tough week - DRA's, report card assessments and DIBELS...I have to get report cards done before spring break. I am really looking forward to having ten days off - I'm going to Tempe for IMAZ...do you have any plans?

At 9:20am on March 16, 2008, Amy said…: Hey, sounds like you had a great day! Congratulations ;-) The RIT indoor tri sounded fun, but I decided not to sign up...it filled quickly with only 100 (or so) spots! Let me know how it goes.

4 AM?????? OMG... I get up at 5 am during the week, and it just about kills me. By Thursday/Friday I am dragging. In the winter I go home almost everyday and take a 2 - 3 hour nap, then get up and do my 2nd workout (usually on my bike.) I LOVE to sleep ;-) I will consistenly sleep 9 - 10 hours if left to wake up on my own. Once I'm caught up (I can sleep 12 hours if I'm in a deficit) I can get by with 7 - 8 hours...how do you do it? What time do you go to bed?

I am so glad there are only three days with the kids this week - Thursday is SI day, so workshop in the AM and work in room in the afternoon.

Are you planning to run the Cats Half or Spring Forward?

Amy ;-)

At 9:33pm on March 15, 2008, Amy said…: I tried to leave a message for you this morning, but I think it posted to my page??? Not sure what happened. Anyway, how did your race go this morning? I got up when my alarm went off..and then climbed back into bed. It wasn't happening for me. I did do a run/ride brick this afternoon, however ;-) I heard I missed a fun time...Hope you had a good day!

At 8:45pm on March 14, 2008, Amy said…: Hey! I am so glad this week is finally over! It's been rough... I am not sure if I will run tomorrow morning. I have a couple friends running, and they have been trying to talk me into it ;-) I have just been tired all week, so I'll see how I feel in the morning. I will need to do a long warm-up. What pace are you planning to run? I will definitely look for you if I go!

At 10:38am on March 8, 2008, Amy said…: Hi...nice to see another lovely "dusting" of snow...in March!!! ;-( I think someone forgot to tell Mother Nature it is supposed to be Spring soon! Fortunately, I have only a spin today and no run, otherwise I think I'd have to strap on my snowshoes. I wonder how the Run Around the Bay was this morning??

I have been busy with school, training and trying to get enough sleep! You know how it goes :-) What have you been up to?

We have a long weekend coming up, then a few weeks until Spring Break - any plans? I am going to IMAZ, so I'm looking forward to getting on the course! I am not racing, just going for support, and I am also volunteering.

So, what's the forecast for the 15th?? If it's anything like this, I won't run, but otherwise I think I will.

At 8:07pm on February 28, 2008, Amy said…: Hi :-)

Thanks for the invite...I have a 2 hour run, so I will not make it. Anyway, Greece is all the way on the other side of the world, I mean city!! haha

I am considering Johnny's, though. It would be good for me to get in a few races, though they can be frustrating since I am slow now - much slower than before my foot issues! I keep reminding myself that I am grateful to be able to run, but you know how it goes, right? ;-) And really, I am.

I am so glad tomorrow is Friday and I can sleep in Saturday and Sunday. We had a gas leak in the building today and almost had to evacuate. We got the kids all ready and then were told we could stay. I was relieved...I didn't relish the though of coralling my kids into an auditorium at Marshall HS packed with our entire school for the day.

How is training going?

At 9:23pm on February 25, 2008, Amy said…: Well, I can't say that I was looking forward to getting back to school...I have no trouble finding ways to entertain myself during vacations!! It was tough getting up at 5:00 this morning for swim, but the day went better than I anticipated...I think the sunshine helped ;-)

I am working on my plans for the week - just taking a break - but have to get some sleep!! If we get this storm they are talking about, I hope it hits hard enough for a snowday...although the new SI will probably not cancel school anyway... :-(

Hope you have a great week!

At 2:45pm on February 24, 2008, Amy said…: I love my kids even though they drive me crazy ;-) It's always a challenge to come back after a break...no wonder I'm wasted by the end of the day!! They are on the go non-stop!!

Not sure about Johnny's...my backround is distance running, but I've had three surgeries on my left foot since 2000, so I'm afraid my running form has suffered quite a bit. Are you running?

Gorgeous day today!! Perfect for a long run...did you go?

At 4:01pm on February 23, 2008, Amy said…: I meant the backround check isn't a problem since I'm a K teacher...it doesn't read that way, does it??

At 3:55pm on February 23, 2008, Amy said…: HAHA The East/West "thing!" No, I'm sure I can get over it ;-) Actually, I now have friends who live on the West Side...not that I know how to get there!!! I actually teach on W. Ridge /Dewey...I know one way to get there and home, and don't know my way around there at all, though I DID manage to find a Dunkin Donuts...I need coffee to get through my day...21 Kindergarteners will take their toll on you ;-)

I am not a member of the YMCA...I work out at Midtown...backround check obviously not a problem!! I just think it sounds like fun since I don't work in the summer. I am kind of involved with a friend's project - a not-for-profit that exposes kids to the tri lifestyle...get them hooked early!!! But like everything else, it starts at home ;-)