Back in the game!

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Well this has been a productive week despite the heat! Last week my milage was 0 due to back issues and happy to say this week my milage tops 60! I was inside on the trainer and treadmill more than I like but safety and injury prevention is paramont.

I reached to milestones this week as well. I swam a total of 2 miles during my first swim session of the week through the many drills and sets planned by Kerri. My second swim session I swam 1 mile straight no breaks. those were 2 huge goals met and my next swim goal is to swim a straight 2 miler.

I am back to a plant based diet full time and although I am very happy to have lost 5 pounds I dont think I am eating right for the amount of exercise I am doing. I am continuing to research the diets of Dave Scott and Brendan Brazier. Both profession Triathletes who are plant based.

Biking is coming along well and havent reached any big milage yet. I am still at about 15 to 25 miles per session but I know that will change soon.

Running is going well despite the heat and I am up to 13 miles now on my long runs and that also will increase. I am getting into the prime of my training season and I am feeling good and confident.

I have made the huge step to confirm my place in the Nations Tri. I made my recommitment to Team in Training. I have attached my link to my fundraising page and ask if you please make a donation if you can.

recently Cancer has struck my family again. Another diagnosis of Lung Cancer. The 3rd time this has happened. My young friend Joey recently passed away at the age of 12 after a 5 year battle. My honored Teammate Erin is fighting Cancer for the 4th time and she is just in her 20s. Sarah and local Annapolis Senior in HS is at St Judes makeing an epic battle against Cancer.

I hope and pray for them everyday and will not continue my fight for them till there is a cure and they can have a worry free day.

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