I have been trying for the last week to work out as hard as I can because....dondunda...we are leaving for State Fair. The Good Earth needs to make a little money so I can buy a power meter this winter for my bike. I have been dreamily looking at them on the internet. I think my husband needs a new bike before I buy a power meter. Then again, the house will need heat this winter too. A heat bill or a power meter? Those are my choices.

I went for several swims in Lake Michigan this past weekend. The water has finally warmed to a cool 63 degrees. Last year we started swimming around July 4th. We are about 3 weeks late. I am trying to get used to waves and open water. I struggled swimming at the Door County triathlon. Green Bay is a big body of water, not to be underestimated. The strong swimmers bawked at us weaker swimmers. Man those were big seas. I will show them someday! Someday!

That leads me to thoughts that I should take a couple private swim lessons again. I think I know who I want to go to. It is just a matter of deciding if I should go this fall or wait until January. I would like to become a better swimmer. I think maybe this fall, November?

My next triathlon is August 23rd, Manitowoc. I am stoked. I bought a wet suit for this event because it will be in Lake Michigan! Could be chilly!

I will post more once I get back from State Fair.

Chow!