I’m happy to report that training is going well.  I’ve been running, swimming, biking and doing yoga with tremendous regularity.  My focus right now is on biking and running.  I rode the Blanco Blast (from Blanco to Stonewall to Luckenbach to Blanco) last weekend with the Austin Cycling Association.  It was hot, and I ran out of water, but a friend who also did the ride came to my aid in his car after he’d finished riding, and I managed to make it home happily.  I’m so lucky to live in the hill country and get to ride in such a beautiful place.

This weekend, I believe I’m doing a Dripping Springs ride, also with the ACA.  Unfortunately, the ride is on Sunday, which means missing church, but I want the miles, so I think I’m going to do it.  I just need to make sure I set aside some time that day, as with every day, to spend time with God too. 

I also want to send prayers and positive vibes to Malinda and Robin, who are returning to Coeur d’Alene next weekend.  I envy you for returning to the place that was so sweet to us in 2008.  Best of luck to you both.  Say hello to that gorgeous town for me.