Day 6... 100 miles to Shiner

The weather this morning for the ride was perfect. We arrived with plenty of time, unloaded our car, then were asked to move our car.. DRATS! Now I can't find my phone. I just had it. I need it for all the pictures and video.. I make myself a little stressed out.

Rob has to load the car back up and move to different parking, I ride up to meet him. We are getting ready, V and Ed and Thad are waiting for us. The ride starts and they take off. We are still at the car trying to find my phone and get our stuff ready. We take our bags to bag check, and now have to play chase, which I was not to thrilled about, but whatever. We'll catch them.


At about mile 8, we are about to turn a corner, when I see someone stop and then riders start to go down.. It's Ed. Someone dropped their cell phone and did a dead stop which caused him to crash. He went down and another rider rode over his leg. He was a bit hurt, but scared too. He got up ran around, did a few jumping jacks, which made me laugh. His knee was a bit hurt but all was good. Thankfully nothing more.

Now we were all together.

We hit Rest Stop #1 and Rob needs to fill his bottles with water... I of course start video..



Ed and V and Thad take off. I wait for Rob.

Rob and I head out again and it's a chase again.. FINE.. we'll catch them. We fall in behind a group of guys that are riding really well. We form a pace line... After a few miles I decide to take the lead. We built the pace line up to about 15-20 riders and I was doing the pulling.. I LOVE THIS, we were averaging about 22-25 MPH we passed Thad, then Ed and V and came into Rest Stop #2 to re group and potty break....At this point we discussed now staying together the rest of the ride. 100 miles alone is no fun, I know... I've done it a few times training for Ironman..

We take off again. The ride was amazing and the wildflowers

were everywhere lining our way.. They SAG support was great as well as the RestStops.

This is our 2nd stop..

This is Whizzerville..LOL!!!

Now it's PeanutButter Jelly TIME...

YUMMMMMMY!!!

And Water Bottle Refillwith WATER MONSTER!

Now, It's time to ROLL...

Now for our 4th and last stop...I forgot where we were when I said 3rd stop in the video.. This was our 4th and last stop..

This was approximately mile 73. I was posing with Powerbar... BIG FAN and I'm on Powerbar Team Elite!! So I took a photo opp...

Yes, that's a sweat rag in my shirt and my phone case:o).. my pockets were full! We head back out on the rode, we are almost done... 25 miles.. YIPPEE and it's been GREAT!!!

we are at about mile 90... ... Aw man.. I deleted the video.. when I re-added it posted at the bottom...Sorry y'all!!

Now we are coming into the finish...





.. After this, we head to the truck showers...





I just think this is funny and kind of cool.. They really need that is the end of Ironman...

yup... shower shot..HAAHAA




After my shower, which I had no towel so I air dried.. It's time for some live music, beer and bratwurst!!!!

YUP... I ate that!!! I'm German what do you expect???and it was GOOD!!!!

While sitting here eating this was one of the more special outfits we saw... This guy has got to be color blind...

SERIOUSLY???

Now for our exit... We load our bikes in a Uhaul Trailer and head to Lockhart for ...OMG.. MORE FOOD.. we are going for BBQ.. at Smitty's where the fire has been burning for over 100 years.. and that's a fact..

So... Here we are at Smitty's

There is the fire...

This was some good BBQ!!!

Back in the day..1915 I was told you would sit at these counters and eat.. Fork and knife were attached to these chains.. That's one sitting on the counter. You would eat, using the fork and knife attached to the chain, wipe it off and the next person would come sit and eat off the same fork and knife.. I'm thinking that would break all kinds of Health Codes these days..

Now that I have eaten WAY to much it's time to head back to our cars. Ed's dad did all the return driving today!! Thank you Ed's Dad!!!! Was a really really great time and trip!!!

We load up our cars and I head to airport for Rob to pick up rental car for his dad(he's leaving at 5am) UGH!! He has to fly.. Pilot..

OK. I get home unload and am very excited to hear about the kids day with geema and grandpa at the school carnival..They had an absolute blast.. They closed the place down. I love to hear that.

Now, It's time for me to start cooking dinner..OMG more food.. yes, I'm only having a salad though. Steve is coming over with his kids to have dinner and the kids can play. Good times. I make baked ziti..YUM and we have a great time.

The kids have a ball.. Yes, after all this I still cook and play with the kids..Here they are playing outside..

I have to tell you when you see the video of the kids... Watch then end...

Fin is fine I had to run to make sure.. that's why the video stopped... Now when I see the video, I am laughing..

All and all an amazing day!!!

iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay..iRockandiRoll.. 100 miles today!!

Day 7... so far

Day 7... OK.. So for over 30 days I have consistently written about my crazy life... it's 10:40, I just got back from a wedding, which we left early because we have to get up super early.. and I have to get ready to ride tomorrow. I actually did take pictures and video tonight but, I have to get some sleep. I promise after I am done riding 100 miles tomorrow .. eating my barbeque and drinking a beer, I will let you know what is going on... I am pooped, emotionally drained, and in need of rest...iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay, and tomorrow...iRIDE a century!! WOOHOO!!!

Day 7... What in the world did I do all day????

Cameron... drop off..Check, Pick up house... Check, Laundry... Check, Rob takes Morgan with him to pick up his parents at the airport.. YEAH!! Now I can get stuff done double time. I go to 3 different stores.. THEN... head to the gym. I need a swim..

Friday is a very easy (workout wise) day for me at this point so, I swim my 40 straight laps then do a few sets.. Hop out and in the shower.. I have a busy afternoon.

I head home for a sandwich. Pack up the car for the fundraiser at VO2 and get ready to get Cameron. Rob's dad comes with me and Cameron is thrilled to see Grandpa. I take them back home. Finish packing up the car, head to VO2

I set up, Ed shows up to help..

I also have a wedding that starts at 6pm.. CRAZY. I have to say I was a bit disappointed about the fundraiser, but, I did it and we got a nice big shoe drop off, thank you Lisa!! We closed down early so I could be on time to the wedding.

I met Rob in a parking lot and got dressed in the car.. NICE!

Thankfully I at least had lipstick. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.

Traffic was a nightmare!! but, we arrive. Megan and Andrew are friends of ours and today is the big day...

Check out this flower!!!! It's gorgeous!

The reception was at a Italian Villa in Lago Vista, it was beautiful..Look at this view..

Here is some footage from the wedding... Really was a lot of fun..

A Shiner before I ride Shiner:o)... And a tapas..

The CupCAKE.. Every cupcake had a different flavor.  We had to leave early so no cupcake for me.  Probably a wise decision based on my last Cupcake experience.. Which right now I can not remember what day that was. 

After I snap these shots, say Hi and give hugs...

It's 9:30, we head home.  We have to be up at 5am and I still have lots to do when I get home. 

I sit down.. Write a small blurb about how I will write tomorrow, so... Here is it:o)

iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay... iManaged today...

Day 8...wind, wind, and more wind...

Day 8.... I'm actually sitting here thinking... what in the world did I do today... As usual non-stop all day so, when I do finally slow down to think about it, I forget what even happened. Sheesh..

Thankfully, I had extra pancakes in the refrigerator from Tuesday.. Cameron decided at 7:05 he wanted pancakes and we had no time for that. I offered him like 5 other things. Nope.. Then I remembered I had some in a baggie in the refrigerator ... Yippee!!! Microwave 30 seconds.. you're eating in the car and off we go.. Fine dining.

I parked as usual walked him to the crosswalk, kissed him, and walked him across. He won't kiss me on the other side of the cross walk. He says it's school property and your not allowed to kiss on school property, HUH?? I'm your mommy. He says "no kissing" I laugh "fine" At this point he becomes Mr. Independent and walks into the school by himself. This is the same scenerio every day pretty much...

I get home and Morgan wants pancakes.. time to start the process. So, she helps today.

"mom, why do you alway want to take my picture" I laugh and snap the shot.

Her tummy is full and I have extra for tomorrow for Cameron.. Smart thinking.

Now it's time to do a little picking up and then Morgan to MDO.

I drop her off and head to Costco. I am getting some snacks for tomorrows fundraiser at VO2 and some stuff for our own use at home. I am on a time schedule.. I need to be home by 11am so I can run and have time to shower and get Morgan.

I get home at 11am and unload the car, I am 10 minutes behind schedule. My run time today is 1:40.. :o) I change clothes and literally run out the door. It's extremely windy out but, the weather is lovely so I just put one foot in front of the other. No complaints here. Wind just makes me STRONG!!!

I get back from my run...gotta love perfect timing:o).

1:40:40


my running commentary... pun intended..

I now have 5 minutes to shower and get in the car to get Morgan. I sure do like to push it. Off I go. I arrive right on time, pick up my princess and we go to the grocery store for juice and yogurt.. Per Rob's request. On the way I stop for a Diet Dr. Pepper at the Shell station.. Yes, my poison and my caffeine.. thank you... I pass this truck..

I thought, I wonder if they're good and ya think they have shredded lettuce...I want tons of shredded lettuce.. Whatever you think is a lot.. double it, and then add some extra for good measure, just to make sure.

mmmmm tacos.. I snap my picture and get my Diet DP.. I'll leave the taco for next time.

Now it's time to get Cameron. He's walking out with a frown because he had to be at the back of the line. Now, it's my job to turn his frown upside down. I try everything in the mommy smile book.. NOTHIN.. He's just grumpy.

Then I say.. I have a bouncer to get that we can play in. Well, whatever he was sad about and kept saying "nothing is fun anymore" was all but a memory. That's called mommy magic and something fun.

We get home and up goes the bouncer...

Good times..

I head inside to eat a sandwich... with tons of shredded lettuce, I know when I do it, I add the right amount..LOTS!!!

At 5pm Veanne shows up for our ride, Rob is coming back from his. He says "y'all have fun with that" headwinds at about 30 MPH on the way back. I laugh and say "nothing like a little work" and we roll. Ed meets us street side on Parmer.

We have a very nice tailwind on the ride out. Based on the wind I'm thinking we head back at 40 minutes to make an 1 hour and 40 minute ride, I'm planning on hitting 40 a couple times today. We turn around and I can do nothing but laugh and smile. This wind was nuts. I laugh and Ed say's "why are you laughing" I say this is fun and funny and it's hard and I love it and most of which he can't even hear because it was so windy.. I just keep laughing and push. I have a huge smile then I decide I better close my mouth.. to many bugs in Texas and they always end up in my mouth.. YUCK... 2 weeks ago I almost choked. A huge bug hit me right in the back of my throat, I start dry heaving and riding.. I was NOT smiling I was gagging. My least favorite part about riding and running actually... the bugs

I can take almost anything, wind, rain, heat, cold, BUT I HATE BUGS IN MY THROAT!!!! Just thinking about it makes me GAG!!!

Bugs are fine and all, and they definitely have their purpose.. Just STAY OUT of my MOUTH!!! Especially when I'm riding at 30-40 MPH..

Allright, so enough about bugs.

We are head down into the wind and it's great, the big gusts get a little crazy but, it was fine and we were right on time...

This was the outbound part...

It did say 1:40:40 before the picture took..

We arrive...
Short interview with V

It actually cut off for some reason.. sorry about that.


I get home.. Dinner on the table, I shower, I then finally sit down to eat, kids shower, we brush teeth, say prayers, and off they go. Me too... I am off to Neverland... Have an amazing night!! Until tomorrow when the madness starts...
iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay, and iLove the WIND!!!!

Day 9.... EVEREADY..

Day 9... I am EVEREADY

 Today started early for Cameron and me, Morgan decided she was sleeping in. I get home from dropping Cameron of and .... she's still sleeping. What's up with that??? That NEVER happens.

I am riding this morning. I am thrilled to ride my bike with a new cassette, chain, and gears!!! THRILLED I tell ya!!! I hop on and take off.. Happy as a

clam.. of course...

I get back and do some of that housework I left earlier, then I head downtown with Morgan for nothing really. We stop at a cafe"Trailer" she has an apple and some chips, I talk with a local competitor about training stuff and we head back to North Austin.

We get to the Gym and it's swim time for me. My goal is 40 minutes... and 40 minutes it is..Crank out a few sets and some drills.. The pool was cold so I was actually freezing and jumped into a hot shower ASAP.. twice actually. OMG I was cold..

yes, I was blue..

I went to get Morgan and told her to hurry, I could not wait to sit in the HOT car.. I say that now, of course 2 more weeks and it'll make me cry, because it's so hot you have to open the doors and turn the car on, wait 10 minutes for it to cool of before you can even sit down.. Boy, it gets hot!

OK... So, off we go to run a couple errands, as many errands I run, you think I'd be done by now. Something comes up everyday. I am actually riding in the same shirt as V, so I went to buy it.. (Got the last one AND IT WAS ON SALE!!!!!! SCORE!!) for the 100mile ride to Shiner on Sat and I have made ribbons in Shauna's honor that we are wearing on our jerseys. I want us all to look like a team.

Now it's 2:15 and time to get Cameron. I still have goggle eyes from my swim... Nice.. My least favorite part about swimming, it's seems the older I get, the worse it gets.. Whatever, iSwim...Thank God it's not permanent.

We get home and I have some work to do. I need to set up appointments with clients for next week. If you think the last 31 days has been crazy, wait until Friday.. I am about to turn up the HEAT. I am not going to write about it ahead of time, I am excited to see how it all unfolds. Let me tell you though, I have a fundraiser, a wedding, a 100mile bike ride, an adventure race in Dallas, trail run in Flowermound Monday morning, Meeting Monday evening in Flowermound, Drive back to Austin Monday night, Meeting 7am Tuesday then Long run and swim, Weds long run and ride, Thurs long run; to hit 40 miles in 4 days for my 40th Birthday, Cameron's Birthday party... In-Laws in town(WORLDS BEST IN-LAWS).. Whew... DID YOU GET ALL THAT..

Putting my head down.. and just going for it. Do not think, just DO!!!

OK so back to the rest the day.

5:30 I go to get my kids and they are running in to get bathing suits and running out.. They are going swimming.. Allright... it's a mad rush let me tell you...

I am chasing them down with extra clothes.. I get down to Chris's house.. Everyone jumps in, they are having a ball.



No fear here!!

This picture is hilarious to me, her bathing suit top is up to her neck, I didn't realize it until AFTER I took this picture and I think it's so funny I decided to add it in.

After some good conversation, I realize... 7 o'clock?? WHAT??? We gotta go, it's dinner time... Everybody out.. I carry Morgan snuggled tightly in her towel and Cameron run's home. Dinner is on the table in 10 minutes.. Mommy the speedy cook!! Thank you

 AMY'S Organic Cheese Pizza Snacks.. A favorite around here.

After dinner, I sit down at my computer and Rob tucks the kids into bed so I can get finished and in bed.  Last night after I was done writing and I was planning on reading, stuff kept coming up.  I finally turned off the light but could not, for the life of me, turn my brain off.  Like Morgan say's "It wouldn't stop making stories" At some point I guess I fell asleep only to wake periodiocally with storms of thought and drifting back off to sleep.  Until tomorrow...I will drift off..dreaming about ...iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay, and iDream..

Day 10.... Blasting OFF

Where is my head?????

I guess my brain is fried.....

Day 10... I must be out of it... I just posted this blog on my other site... http://www.irunitri.blogspot.com/  Check it out there, I am trying to figure out how to move it without rewriting the whole thing... DRATS!!!!
iSwim,iRide,iRun,iPlay and today iScrewedup!