They are a business and make no mistake, they want to make money. But $1000.00 IM access mainly to be able to register early? Really? I think not. Now, if they would have come out and knocked off a 0, for $100.00 they would have sold out probably 1000 spots in 10 minutes.
That being said I will still run some of their events next year. I'll be first to admit they organize a good event but they have the big business bottom line mentality when push comes to shove.
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It's been hard to keep on the training band wagon with a newborn. He was BACK at the hospital for some tests yesterday, but he was just a little swollen from his surgery last week and may have a little bug. Plus we are switching him to formula and bottles only so he has been GRUMPY! Up ALL OF THE TIME. Fussing, not a happy camper. Luckily he did not get to stay over night. So... Emily gets up a LOT! She's been great trying to cover kids at night so I can function at work during the week but holy cow! I still wake up with him crying, and now the 2 year old might be sicko... no sleep = little motivation and less time to train. Attempting an 8 miler over lunch today.
I did at least get a ride in last night. 20 miles and the toes were frozen. I wear those shoe covers, but after 20 miles in 40 degrees... it didn't matter. Anyone have suggestions for feet super warm covers?
As I do more weights, the miles per week are tanking even though my time is staying up. Just something you have to live with while building up the strength base again. I think it's very important to lift weights (wish I did more "in-season"). It helps strengthen around your joints to protect against all of that pavement slapping for running.
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2 comments:
Two options:
Embrocate your feet. Go get some Mad Alchemy embrocation (medium heat) and massage it into from your thighs on down. Keeps you way warmer, and you can wear shorts when it's 40 degrees. Fo realz.
Option two: I have some PI super-winter MTB shoe covers too that I use for cross. I give them a "meh". I think I'd rather get some nice Sidi Hydro Winter boots. Probikekit has them for about $250 shipped. http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=F4000. Get those and never complain again. Or at least for 15 years until you wear them out.
Great post and keep up the good work!
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