Melissa - Vain Triathlete

Last Sunday was the Wrentham Duathlon. A short little race. Lots of fun. Felt really good to get racing again.  I was like a pent up rodeo bull. As soon as the gun went off I was like, get out of my way.  It was an awesome feeling. I don't usually feel that confident at a race.   The race it's self is pretty small. I think 250 participants.  3 mile run, 11 mile bike, 2 mile run.  I did this race in 2009 so I had at least that to compare my new results with. I was a whole minute slower. But lest you think I've been slacking let me assure you that I haven't.  Actually they changed the last 2 mile run course.  I think.  Anyways - the real fun part was this: Senator Scott Brown was there and he was the announcer.  I figured I go up and introduce myself, which I did.  He was smiling and was gracious.  He's is one cute guy.  When the gun went off I was able to pass many runners (including the senator). Yes. I did. I wasn't lighten...

Just got back from a 5 day trip to Aruba. It was planned within the last two weeks so we got a STEAL on airfare and hotel.  Seems that the airlines and hotels like to sell any remaining slots at the last minute and will cut their rates drastically to do so. The trip was FANTASTIC.  I'm not trying to rub it in it's just that I needed a break very badly and this trip allowed me to rest, swim in the open water, run, bike, eat and sleep.  Not to mention a little gambling and a couple of drinks at night. I'm trying to figure out which fall marathon to target.  It's difficult. I might end up running Baystate. I'm not particularly excited about Baystate but it IS local and it IS flat.  It would give me a chance to have a good marathon. I haven't run a marathon since 2007 so it's time to get back in the saddle.  I did TRY to run a marathon last February but unfortunately had to DNF.  Only 11 weeks till the Patriot Half and I a...