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I think my soccer team has about a month off in between sessions this time. Four Wednesdays without the soccer routine... sad. I really look forward to getting out there and kicking it around.

Triathlon training is underway. I'm still finalizing the full plan but I feel like I'm off to a good start. The past week I have gone on three bike rides--16, 20 and 18 miles, respectively. I'm waiting for Lake Michigan to warm up some more before I dive in.

The Big Ten softball tournament is being held at Northwestern and beginning tomorrow. I won't be able to make any of the games tomorrow, so I'm pulling for Michigan to win their first game so I can come cheer the team on this Friday and see Becky. Go Blue!

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Just checking in mid-week for a little update.

I'd been to a cardiologist a few times in the past couple weeks to have some blood work done and to wear a holter monitor for 24 hours. Got everything squared away yesterday, my doc called me, all good news--everything came back perfectly normal. So that was a bit of a relief; glad that's all over with. And I feel really good about ramping up my activity leading up to the Chicago Tri.

That being said, Tuesday I did 30 minutes of light cardio. Yesterday I played a soccer game (we're in playoffs again for this session). This morning I got up for a 16-mile bike ride along the lake before work. And best of all... this weekend I will be taking a little trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan to hang out with Becky and watch some college softball. Sweet!

Last time we were able to hang out, Becky came to Chicago last fall and we sat around and polished off a deep dish Chicago style pizza. This visit will be much different than that.