Because Barrett called me out...

OK, so it's been a while.  I forget that some people actually read blogs to keep up with what's going on in their friend's lives (even though that's really the only reason I have one).  That reminds me, Lauren, I think you should get a blog.  Or you and Barrett need to join facebook.  If not, I'm going to have to get better about calling both of you!  Here's a quick recap:

Tour was great.  Had a blast with the Hercules crew.  Got to see Barrett AND Lauren.  Man, I miss those two.  Had lots of crazy adventures.  Made some money (well...broke even).  Decided that Gainesville, FL is one of the few cities in which I could live, outside of Lincoln.  Got to see a lot of friends, and make a lot of new ones.  Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede!!!  (google it if you're curious).  Ran (a lot).  56 miles one week!  Got injured two days before we got home, after spending the majority of tour missing out on some fun so I could go to bed early and get up and run before we had to be on the road.  Went to the beach.  Twice.  :)  Missed a month of crappy winter weather.

Since I've been home I've just been biking and swimming (and lots of strengthening and stretching to try to get the knee better).  I haven't been able to run since we got home.  Well, I did test it out tonight, since it was so nice out, but I only made it a mile before  I had to stop.  Looks like the marathon is out of the question.  I've been working like crazy.  62 hours my first week home.  Even though I get to go on tour, I still have to pay the bills.  I am a little more than 400 pages through "Lore of Running" by Tim Noakes (it's over 900 pages).  It's all about the physiology and training of running and it's AMAZING.  If you're a serious runner, you should definitely read this book.  I've been running  for years and I've already learned so much...and have been corrected on a lot I thought I knew.  I got a new toy - the Trigger Point massage kit.  Also AMAZING.  It hurts in just the right way.  I also ordered some Infinit nutrition drink mix.  I'm excited to try it out.  I'll let you all know how it goes.

Guess that's about it.  I'm very thirsty and way tired, so I'm off to chug a glass of water and go to bed.  Gotta get up at 5:30 for a swim workout.