Well after a miserable six days of coughing, sinus headaches and bright green boogies, Dr. Stephanie decided that it was time for me to get on antibiotics. I started them last night and I already feel better. I slept really solid last night without the help of Tylenol PM…thank goodness!

I had a full day of a little bit of training and a lot of home showings. I showed 11 homes, however we saw one twice. If all goes as planned, we plan on putting in an offer today.

The Boulder real estate market is fairly strong. Not being from Boulder, my clients originally started looking in the 450,000-550,000 range. However, seeing what sort of homes are available in that range is somewhat depressing. Plus there isn’t much inventory especially when you have children. Not interested in living in Gunbarrel, Louisville, Superior, or Lyons we have settled into a bit higher of price range.

Boulder is a beautiful place, with that beauty comes a high price tag. I thank my lucky stars Michael and I got in when we did…although I wish we could have bought back in 2001…

But you can’t have regrets. One thing that I have learned is that “should have, could have, would have” doesn’t mean shit:)!

Happy house hunting and Happy training!

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Being sick seems to be my common theme this year. This is sickness number 4 for me. I can’t believe it…Just yesterday morning I was feeling better and on top of the cold….and then I went downhill fairly quickly. I laid in bed from 12pm until 5pm yesterday. I only got out of bed to meet Dan (Heine) for a business meeting regarding our clients. Although, I think Dan wishes that he brought his face mask to the meeting….sorry Dan.

I swam this morning with Siri’s group. I’m fairly weak and I just don’t have any spunk. It was a dreadful 90′. After the swim, I met another client, with Dan, at Vic’s (my favorite meeting point with clients). Again, I think Dan H. wishes he brought his face mask. I tried being charming and funny, however, being sickly, I think I came off more hoarse and raspy. Thanks to Dan H. for pickin’ up my slack!

After arriving home, Michael suggested that I do the “house errands”…groceries, etc… I would have much rather gone back to bed. But Michael is in his heavy training mode at the moment and it is up to me to pick up the slack. I obliged.

So right now, I am just trying to get through this nasty head cold. Training is at a minimum. I have clients coming in town this weekend. I plan on giving out face masks before we do showings…

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ASI is quick.
Here are pictures from last weekend race.
I look a little fierce.
By the way, some of the swim pics are not me:)
Enjoy!

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=32507&BIB=12&S=230&PWD=

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Check out my new website when you get a chance….it’s very styley and girly. I just love it!

www.amandalovato.com

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http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_photo.asp?EVENTID=31304&ID=49808567&FROM=photos&BIB=58

Here are the ASI photos from St. Croix…take a look!

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I’m a little bummed that wasn’t able to write my race report yesterday as the race already feels like it was three days ago instead of yesterday. I really enjoy writing my race report as soon as possible as I like to be “in the moment” and I like for my emotions (most of the time) to show through my report.

I had mixed feeling about racing this weekend. I arrived in Baltimore Friday night anxious to see my friends, tired from the culmination of training and getting back to the real world in Boulder, and I thought I may have been getting sick…again. Oh no…not again!

Sometimes it’s hard coming back home as I want to catch up with all of my home girls and go party. But I had to be strong and think about resting!

I decided to forgo the Preakness Party that Chuck and Mary Kay were having Friday night. Instead, I just decided to hang low on Theresa’s couch. That was a great decision as I felt better than ever on Saturday morning.

BBF, Richie Cunningham is staying across the street from me at my home girl, Sara’s house. Richie is so awesome. We have had lots of homestays together, including spending a few weeks at Casa Fred. Richie and I are great pals and he is great for me to hang with because he is so MELLOW!

On Saturday, Richie and I rode…

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OMG…I am so tired!

I am really looking forward to writing my race report, however, I am afraid my report may sound a little “drunk” as I have been awake since 3:30 East coast time(Our race started at 6:45…)

For now, I would like to report the pro results:

women:
1. Rebeccah Wassner (new course record)
2. Me
3. Margie Shapiro
4. Fee Docherty
5. Desiree Ficker

Men:
1. Chris Lieto (new course record)
2. Andrew Yoder
3. Chris McCormack
4. Richie Cunningham
5. Eric ?

More to come later….

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I don’t have that many pictures from St. Croix. I’m not very good with the camera…

But, every morning I would do a short run. On my run, I would see this horse and his friend (not pictured) roaming around. While driving to the swim, we saw the horses owner after he had captured his horse. This is a familiar sight in St. Croix:).

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Just to let all of our friends know, Michael was 7th today and I was a solid 8th!
You can look up splits on www.ironmalive.com.

I have to say that I more nervous than ever this morning. I couldn’t even talk. Last night I couldn’t even sleep. So this morning I just tried smiling; trying to release the stress of being so nervous! All of the memories of last year have been flooding back to me all week. And the thought of another bad race loomed in my head. I did a short run warm up wearing my heart rate monitor. My heart rate was about 155 doing about 9-10 minute pace. I could feel my heart fluttering. I knew it wasn’t from caffeine as I only had a quarter cup…it was nerves…..

I tried loosening up and not letting my demons from last year get to me by talking to Nina and Tyler on the start line. (I just love Tyler. She is so friendly and so outgoing. It’s good for me to be around someone so positive and kind). As the gun went off, I felt like I had a great start. I swam about 25 meters before my head and arms became completely tangled in the rope. Urgh…this was no part of the plan!
After I detangled myself, the group was way gone. I was now a part of my new little group: me, myself,…

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