The death waivers are signed and packed away!  After we wrap up our Dr. appts tomorrow, we are off to drop our kids off with Terri's mom and then heading to Beaver Creek for Tough Mudder.  It is hard to believe it is here.  When we signed up, it was such a long ways off, but the time has come, and I believe we are both ready.  The course map came out a few days ago.......
Here it is....

In case it is hard to see, it will be 10 miles, 20 obstacles.  The 2nd obstacle is the electric eel, which is where you walk through an obstacle getting shocked, so it should be a good day.  Our start time is 8:20, the 2nd wave, so we should finish with plenty of time left in the day to celebrate.  Since the map has come out, Terri has been a little on the anxious side.  The cold water scares her.  She is afraid her body might go into shock and she might not make it through an obstacle.  The newest concern is when she jumps off the plank with shoes on she might not make it back up to the surface in time.  I have to keep reminding her that I used to be a lifeguard, and she does not have to worry about the water obstacles, and that it is all about fun.  Check back later for pictures.  Also, if you have not yet donated, please do so, here is the link:  https://register.toughmudder.com/fundraising/donate.aspx?event=13403&fundraiser=r7473298

My little brother returns tonight from his 10 month tour in Afganistan!  Because of this I thought I would take a minute to update the blog since it has been a while. Training has continued for Terri and I.  Tough Mudder is right around the corner (this Saturday).  We have been averaging about 5 workouts per week.  Terri has even given up her Saturday morning to wake up a 6 am to run about 6 miles with her running buddies.  I still do not give up my mornings, but have been logging some good workouts. 
About 4 weeks ago, Terri and I both did the Hastings YMCA's sprint Triathlon to test our conditioning.  We survived, but boy did it wipe me out for the rest of the day.  The killer part of the Tri was the 25 mile per hour wind we had to bike/run into.  It was brutal.  In the end, I was happy with my time, as was Terri.  During the Tri we had a 800 yard swim (about half mile), bike 12.4 miles, and run 3.1.  Terri finished in a time of 1:54:42, and I finished in a time of 1:29:31.  My goal was to finish under 1:30, so I did that.  Terri's goal was just to finish, and she did that as well. 

Here are some pictures of the event:

End of the race, very tired.  The kid behind me did pass me by the end.

Terri finishing the race!

 About half way through the run.  I could barely move my legs.  And yes, I am wearing a head band.

 Starting the bike.

 Terri riding into 25 mile per hour wind.  Ouch!

 She looks too happy here.

 And here...

Why am I smiling???????