Rock On!

Hey Girls (and Ryan)!!!!
Finally got my butt in gear with this whole blog thing...got back from Iraq and all of a sudden there's these additions to pop culture...for a lot of it I just nod and smile (blogs being one).
Anyway, CONGRATS to all of you on your incredible training! I read through Sarah's postings and Good LORD! As Cozz said, you guys are certainly setting the bar high, but it looks like you're meeting it more times than not.
I'm sad to report that a recent trail run has seriously injured my left achilles and has put me out of commission for another two weeks (4 weeks total!) I thought I was tough, healthy, and had the ability to "work through" any injury. HA! That attitude and some sketchy guidance from a doctor (the Army's finest) led me to continue swimming, ellipticizing, and occasionally riding with a bum heel. If you guys ever get an achilles injury, sprained, pulled, tendonitis, whatever...DUDES: DON'T DO IT. Whatever "it" is...don't do it. I finally spoke with a real trainer and he gave me the low down. Basically, I'm going to watch the grass grow for the next 10 to 14 days which will drive me insane.
So that's where I am right now. I have races coming up this summer but right now I'm concentrating on rehab. I did want to pass along the name and author of an AMAZING book: The Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel. You probably know the name and may already have the book. This guy is great at breaking each element of the triathlon into the bare bones info--the stuff that will make you succeed and improve. He also has some great guidance on using HR monitors, time trials, blah blah blah. A great read overall.
You guys are almost there! Can't wait to keep reading about your training--stay strong, keep the faith:)
"C-130 rollin down the strip",
Ranger "Danger" Reid