Yes it's been a very long winter all my pictures of Amber and I training are of us spinning or running in the basement because it's too cold outside. I feel sorry for Harley most of all, he is so excited when I get home with the faint hope that I will take him for a run like I used to but when he sees me get my biking gear on he lowers his head and walks off to bed. I wish it was nicer out so I could run with him more than our regular Saturday jog with the boys. He lives for Saturdays now and he knows exactly when it arrives, he's stuck to my butt all morning while I get ready and won't let me leave his sight. He's gained a lot of weight over the winter and I'm afraid that's my fault too, my guilt has manifested with feeding him more treats and now he's a very heavy 91lbs. However spring is just around the corner and I know I'll be out there with him at least three times a week and I'm sure Amber will take him out a couple times a week too. The treats have stopped and now he's just allowed his kibble and maybe one treat a day, we'll whip him into shape in no time.We have a very nice basement to train in and I can't say that the environment is not motivating but there comes a point when you just need to get outside again. Part of the reason I love this sport is the fact that I can be outside and see a lot of the surrounding country by biking or running. The days are getting longer and I can tell that spring will come it's just a matter of time. Amber and I are feeling good lately, something has shifted for me mentally I think it's just the fact that I know I will be doing a 1/2 IM in a week and I better be in good shape by now. All the time spent in the basement is going to be worth it when I'm out there swimming in the warm San Juan lagoon, biking the beautiful countryside and running along the coastal waters of the Atlantic. The taper has begun it's an easy run tomorrow, and a relaxed Saturday swimming for 40 minutes and biking for only 2 hours. Wow what am I going to do with all the extra time on Sunday?
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i completely agree with you on all fronts! poor Harley, my dogs are exactly the same way - it's been a really long winter for them and it will be so great when they can go outside every day when it warms up, hopefully sooner rather than later! Good luck to you guys in San Juan!
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