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Took person number 5 or 6 into the shop this week. This is either the 5th or 6th bike I have helped the boys at Rassy's sell this week. I always enjoy watching them work, they are very professional, friendly, and if they don't care...they sure act like it. One of the guys here in the office bought a entry level carbon fiber rig. Nice starter bike and Greg hooked him up pretty darn well. Last Friday, I took another buddy in and he picked up a Specialized Roubaix-nice carbon bike, and he spent a good chunk of time and money on Terry's recommendations.

IM Wisconsin is getting closer. 9/9 isn't terribly far away. I am wrapping up the real long rides this week. I have another 100+ mile ride on Friday, followed by a long brick. Saturday is a long run, and then things really start winding down in terms of "BIG VOLUME". This week has been like this:
Monday-3400 yards and core work
Tuesday-90 minutes on the bike immediatlye followed by 30 minute run(felt really strong)
Wednesday-1:15 tempo run & 2800 yards in the pool
Thursday- 3600 yard in the pool
Friday-6 hour bike 50 mintue run
Saturday-18-20 mile run
Sunday-rest and recover

This Friday is our 11th anniversary. 11 years-wow.

Train Smart-

Jeff

 



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Jeff Bratz
Financial Planner
West Des Moines, IA
Born 2/10/72
2007 Goal Event: Ironman Wisconsin

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