The insides of a Garmin Forerunner 305

I've read about the possibility several times, but honestly thought I was good. I even read some comments from the manufacturer that there is a possibility of "ejections" and to check routinely. Last night, I thought I had done so. It's possible that it was secure and the road just caused it, or I missed and didn't get it securely fastened. Instead, my Garmin 305 decided to take a "faith jump" from the quick release strap and wound up not doing so well.

I heard it bounce a couple times and thought it would make it, right up until I heard it crunch from the car that ran over it. Apparently, it was no match for the Lincoln Navigator that ran over it.

Now it lays in pieces.

So, think I can call Garmin and tell them that it "fell apart"?

Photo Update

From the Nursery:

There on the left, you'll see a mark on the wall. We'll be hanging a pinkish (coral color) mirror there. Also, the curtains are a little long and still need a hem, but at least they're up.

The crib with all of "baby girl's" goodies. And, after hanging our curtains, we've made the realization that the sponge painted wall, will need to be repainted the same blue as the other walls. It's just too busy with all that's going on.

And the much requested 34week pregnancy photo...

More to come.

TransAmerica

Some may be interested, most not, but I still thought I'd share. I've added a new blog listing to the right called "No Direction Known" and strongly encourage you to scan it and check it out.

The basics: A woman named Noodle is cycling completely on her own along the TransAmerica Cycling Trail from Yorktown, VA to Astoria, OR. Everything she needs is attatched to her little trailer, which she's pulling the whole way.

Pretty impressive.

We've been busy...

There's been some good progress throughout the house in preparation for "baby girl's" arrival. We just haven't really had the opportunity to get pictures up, which we will, soon.

So far we've managed the following:
-Curtains have been made, sewn, and some are hanging. Some need a few touch ups.
-The valences have been cut and we're finishing those up.
-New blinds have been installed in both windows in the nursery (and throughout the house)
-The glider and ottoman have been delivered
-The clothes hung in the closet and organized (There's a whole lot of pink!)
-The garage has been cleaned out, emptied, and mostly organized (now Bethany can park in it)
-A bookcase is currently being built to go under the long window for use as a library
-A mirror is being re-trimmed and getting ready to hang for decorations
-The stroller has been assembled and is ready to go.

We've done pretty good. We really don't have a whole lot left to do, and what is left, really shouldn't take too much work really. We'll just have to see how it all plays out and how much actually gets finished...

Ok. So pictures will follow very soon...

dark and tan

A photo of my feet from Saturday...

And I'll give you a hint, that color line is not from a good dark tan. Instead it's from the dirt that was attached to my legs after an afternoon of yardwork...

At least I got the yardwork done.

Mileage Monday 5.3.2010

Last week was a huge week and I was feeling great. It's weeks like that, that will have me ready to race in August. The only thing though, it was a bit much and I need to move some workouts around to get some recovery time in, or I'll wind up overdoing it and not racing.

Here's how it went:
Monday 26th - extended day off
Tuesday 27th - noon: 45min weight routine, 2.25mi run with 1.5mile for time (12:18). pm: 22mi bike ride
Wednesday 28th - am: 4000yard swim; noon: 3mi run
Thursday 29th - am: 2.6mi bike, 5.15mi run; noon: 45min weights
Friday 30th - am: 4600yrd swim; noon: 36mi bike
Saturday 1st - am: 7.5mi run/walk (4.5mi running)
Sunday 2nd - recovery

I went hard Friday on the bike, then had no energy left and had some very sore hips for the run on Saturday morning. That run was supposed to be at a 9:00-9:45min/mi pace, but it turned into a disaster. I made the pace on the first 4miles, then the hips just wouldn't take it. I started jogging the flats and walking the hills, and again, soon I just turned to walking.

Next week, I have determined that I'll switch my Tuesday night & Thursday night rides so that I'll have a little longer time to recover before the long run on Saturday mornings. It'll just take some moving around and it will all work out pretty well...

For April, I finished with:
Swim: 37900yards
Bike: 147.9mi
Run: 59.17mi

And the 20week training plan starts now. My "A" race this year: Rocket Man Olympic Triathlon - August 29th.

Here we go.