BJ’s been out of commission for the past few days, just not feeling himself.  Not sure what the hell it is…but whatever, we’re one man down in the Gumkowski house.  When there’s only two and one goes down, it’s not good.  I miss my buddy!  I’m a single lady in a king size bed.

Hit 6am yoga, great way to start the day.  Ran some errands, tax prep and more tax prep now just waiting for my last client of the day.  Hopefully I’ll get my man back soon, I miss my buddy!

Saturday was my first day off in a few weeks - what to do?  All day to train and chill.  Saturday started off with a mini masters at the North Boulder pool..worked out with Craig and BJ.  We had 2700 yds with a 200TT to start off the main set.  I did mine in 2:52 - I was pleased with that, I’m pretty sure I’m faster than I was a year ago.  I attribute this to nothing less than 4 months of weights.  My stress fracture was a blessing in so many ways…strength training was one of those gifts.  We’ll see where it goes this year.  I just got my very own tempo trainer and a new suit to boot.

Stopped at Moe’s after the swim for a sausage, egg and pepperjack on a sesame bagel…yummmmmm-mas!  Home for a stealth cleaning and then on the bike for a 22 mile ride.  Easy ride, low zone…I incorporated some big ring work and then off for a 2.5 mile run.  I set out for the first 1.5 at race pace and then took it down for the rest.  Saw BJ from a far getting back from his bike so I picked him up for the last .5 mile.

He was beat, he wasn’t really talking, he looked cooked.  He got his first taste of riding with the Echlelon team - he did awesome.  Nice BJ - way to get out of your comfort zone, that’s where change occurs.  Kona 2010!

I told him to suck it up and run a half mile with me, complete the day.  After this we were comatose in the crack den for almost 2 hours.  Rallied and had dinner with our friends Megan and Greg last night - haven’t seem them in a long time.   Great to catch up!

Today ran 3.5 miles then hit the gym for full body weights, stretching and the foam roller.   Making homemade pizza tonight - buffalo tempe, our favorite.