Ella - Bummer on the knee, but I'm glad you're determined to figure out the source of the issue and fix it. Niggles? Isn't that the Aussie guy band that specializes in kid shows? (j/k)

JenOtter! Good to hear you're back at it! I bet Bailey the Wonder Dog is ecstatic!

Mike - Great news that it's not strep. Hopefully, getting rid of the insulation will solve the problem. What a bummer that a dedicated trainer ride backfired like this.

Sparty's in for the group IM miles!

Thor, thanks for offering to keep track of the collective miles, but I think the first "collection" will be for you and JKaiser, on June 24th, right? We just have to figure out the plan for when we have two competitors in different IM's on the same day. Do we go for 140.6, or do the double?

OW swim for me followed by a 2 1/2 mile trot. Followed up with some brief ab and hip work doing a quick "happy dance" for the OW swim. (Only my 2nd OW swim, and first in water this cold.) Distance was probably only 800 to 1200 yards, and not nearly as "continuous" as it should be, but I definitely made a nice baby-step or two forward. I'm very psyched to find this little protected beach to start ocean swimming in. I think I should be ready to move up to a real ocean break after a few more times out. Water was cold (probably around 55), but very workable. Even managed to swim through a (very) little bit of seaweed without missing a beat. Still need to do lots of work on sighting, but this will be easier as I get used to some of the landmarks at that beach.