Amazing fall weather

The weather has been amazing. I have been very distracted the past few weeks trying to get the outside of the house painted. As I was over there yesterday, I realized I should be more grateful that the weather is holding out for us. We are slowing chipping away at the painting but getting it done.

St George- 99% sure. Another pro for going is that weekend is MSU graduation weekend. Last year I vowed to leave town for it. I have missed all the early bird deadlines for registration though, so not super motivated to get that done.
           Question: When would be the optimal time to go on spring break training camp that would directly  benefit this race?  Early April? Second week of April?

I like the idea of transitioning to some off road triathlons later in the summer. It looks like most of them are later anyway. I think the Bozeman is bringing back the Xterra at Hyalite. Maybe I will stay in Montana and do Lake Como instead of going to Calgary. It would be a great way to stay in triathlon but get out in the mountains more. I think this is a good plan and right now I am sticking with it.

Cyclocross racing- Last Wednesday I had a great race. Finally feel like I got my groove on. May be because I got antibiotics to kick that cold. Anyway, it was fun. I dropped my chain and watched a bunch of people go by. I slowly picked them off. One by one and left them in the dust.  Played with some tactics and did some drafting up a windy climb. Was able to recover and then pass those people at the top. Awesome!!! Also felt like I went harder than usual. Just had it in me to push on that day. You know those days where you say, I don't feel like racing? This was one day where I felt like racing.

This Wednesday- not so awesome. Work kind of sucks right now and I was looking forward to racing with like minded people. That didn't happen. It was a fun course though. Am glad that Rockford puts the series on.

Masters has been fun. It has been fun to work on other strokes. I think that swimming with the band has improved my backstroke. I used to just feel like I was an anchor and now can actually do a 100 pretty effectively. I try and think about positioning my body by leading with my head. Also, I had a breakthrough on breast stroke. My kick has been poorly timed all these years. And finally, fly is good for building strength and setting small goals to make the whole day feel good.

Running- Missed the Sunday run because of painting. The sun keeps disappearing earlier and earlier making  it hard to paint. So I did an 1:15 run on Monday. I explored some new trails in town and had a great run. Felt like I had a hand on my back going up some of the hills. Maybe there was a little tail wind.

Question- I think easy run should stay just that. But, is it okay to push the pace a little on those runs like Monday? I feel like if I can be comfortable going faster than I can be uncomfortable going even faster. Does that make sense?

Schedule- Bozeman cyclocross weekend. Muleterro is putting on Saturdays race. I should race and want to race both days. Fit in some house painting on the side. Hopefully.