Green

In continuing with the Apple theme, I sent in my old PC to be recycled by Apple this morning.  When you buy a new Mac, Apple lets you participate in a recycling old computer program.  It's pretty sweet.  They send you two FedEx barcodes so you can ship 2 boxes full of old computer parts.  I cleaned out all kinds of old stuff that I can no longer use.  The only problem was finding boxes big enough.  I had to use my work 24" LCD empty box so if I ever get whacked I'm not sure how I'm going to send back my monitor.

I'm typing this blog as I ice my knee for the billionth time.  This runner knee is not getting any better.  I've gone to an extreme measure and sent an inquiry email to a physical therapist.  I'm actually debating with myself to call them today to see if they can help.  I'm also seriously thinking about not running for 14 days just to see if it can heal completely.  This would leave me 7 weeks to build up my run.

I rode both Saturday and Sunday on the tri-bike in 70 degree weather.  It was great even though I can tell why I got runner's knee.  My quads are pathetically weak.  Endurance was fine but leg strength was horrible.  It's just amazing at how hard my Ironman pace feels just for 60 miles.  My neck and back hurt as well because I'm not used to the tri position.  It's not like my lips are kissing my front wheel either, I was just too much of a winter riding slacker.

I can safely say my off season didn't accomplish anything.  My riding sucks and I can't run because I'm injured.  Perfect!  The only benefit so far is my swimming is faster.  Who would've thought!

Since I didn't have to go to Europe this week, I get to go on a White House tour on Saturday.  Amber's husband works for the President so he was able to get us the "special" White House tour.  I'm sure now my blog will be flagged because I used the word "President" and "White House".  Anyway, it's going to be pretty cool as we get to see the West Wing and might get to peek into the Oval Office.  All this assumes that the President isn't around because if he's working the tours are all canceled.  I hope he's slacking this Saturday at least.  I guess this is one of the perks of suffering out here through super cold winters and super hot and humid summers.