WEDNESDAY
Started the morning with a 2.6k swim. The pool is the coldest it has ever been. Everyone was complaining. They told us it had only dropped by 1.5 degrees but felt like much more than that. After a busy day at work it was a rush to get ready for our Ergo session. Today it was great as there was Anna, Sarah and myself doing the session. This picture shows us BEFORE the sweat and hard work started!!! It's always much easier with company that's for sure.
After that session I had my gorgeous neighbour Karen drop over with a meal. I don't think she will ever realise how much that means to me. We are so lucky and grateful to have such great friends. Thanks heaps Karen ..you truly are a legend!!!!

THURSDAY

Another early start to the day. Got up at 4am to very wild and wet weather. Sorry coach but no road riding for me this morning. Moved the cars out of the garage and jumped on the windtrainer. Tried to copy the hill efforts by cranking up the gears and resistance.
Because of the weather Iwas really busy at work. The wet and cold weather really brings out the coffee drinkers that's for sure.
This afternoon was a 12k run. I think the storm hit about 2k into the run. Got absolutely soaked thru and had a pretty decent head and tail wind to boot.
Was so nice not to worry about cooking this evening. All I had to do was some vegies and dinner was served!!! Thanks again Karen.!

FRIDAY

Today is kind of a rest day for me. Off to the pool this morning. Really will have to try and get there a little earlier so that I can get more distance in the set. Only had time for 2.4k this morning before rushing of to work.
Took the opportunity this afternoon to grab a hair cut and colour and then off to yoga. And my working week is over!!

SATURDAY

Up early this morning (again) for 60k bike and 3k run. Not a breath of wind this morning and according to the weather bureau a less than 10% chance of less than 1mm of rain. Well about 10k into the ride, after Sue got a puncture, it rained and rained, oh and did I mention the word rain!!!!! Got soaked thru! So with squishy socks and a very wet bum I headed off on my run. On the way bumped into my friend Craig who turned around and ran with me . Thanks Craig it really helped to be distracted from the fact that I couldn't even feel my feet!! Craig is currently training for the Marathon run at the City 2 Surf. Looking pretty strong this morning Craig. Sure he'll do really well.Lucky the run was only short and I could then relax with coffee, raisin toast and friends.



SUNDAY



Had a great night out last night with our friends . 4 couples (sadly 1 couple missing :( ) with lots and lots of laughs.We have all known each other for a very long time and although It had been awhile since we had all got together we managed with great ease to fill the night with our conversations. We went to Cafe Relish on Scarborough Bch Rd. Only a small place but really yummy food and nice atmosphere. Our waitress was a crack up and got into the spirit of things.
Here we all are (without the boys), Mary, Genevieve, Jenny and myself.

This morning was a sleep in (YAY) and a 12k run. I have certainly found this week alot less stressful than my first week and alot less tiring, so maybe the body is getting a little more used to the routine.


Stats for this week
Yoga... only could fit in 2 sessions this week ..3 hours
Swim....7.6kms......................................................3 hours
Bike......192kms.....................................................6hrs 44mins
Run.......30.7kms...................................................2hrs 47mins
TOTAL....................................................................15hrs 31mins

With my run out of the way I am left with a big chunk of what looks like a beautiful day to get a few things done before the week starts over. Off to coffee this arvo with a friend of mine who heads over to Budapest for the World Championships in a few weeks and then off to my In-laws for dinner which is always a huge feast as Ada is a fabulous cook. So a great day in store for me.

So now when I look back and read over the past week it really does stare me in the face how many friends I have surrounding me making my life so wonderful. I am one lucky girl. No wonder I am happy!!!!

"...no man is useless while he has a friend"

Robert Louis Stevenson