tax refund = races

i already got my tax refund! i already spent my tax refund! it went to a good purpose, though: my race entry fees for the year. (i have an expensive hobby...)

so here is my race calendar so far.

• Shamrock Shuffle March 30 in Chicago, IL: 8k run = 5 miles
• Galena Triathlon May 17 in Galena, IL: Sprint Triathlon: 660 yd swim, 16.8 mile bike, 4.3 mile run - hilly!
• Quad Cities Triathlon June 14 in Davenport, IA: Sprint Triathlon: 600yd swim, 15 mile bike, 5k/3.1mile run
• Tri-ing For Children's Triathlon July 27 at Kettle Moraine State Park, WI: Olympic Distance Triathlon: 1.5k swim, 40k bike (approx 25 miles), 10k run (6.2 miles)
• Accenture Chicago Triathlon August 24 in Chicago, IL: The biggest triathlon in the world!: Olympic Distance Triathlon (same distances as the WI race above)
  

i might also do the following races, depending on scheduling, etc:

• Race to Wrigley April 13 in Chicago, IL (5k run that ends inside Wrigley Field - Fun!)
• Run for the Zoo June 1 (?) in Chicago, IL (10k run that goes through Lincoln Park Zoo and along the Lakeshore)
• Lifetime Fitness Triathlon July 12 in Minneapolis, MN (Olympic Distance Triathlon)
• Muddy Buddy August 3 in Elgin, IL (Fun race that Heath did last year - we might do it together this year)

i finally made it back to the gym today after a week of being sick with a horrible cold. i struggled on the treadmill, but expect to be back on track shortly. this will be the most triathlons i've done in a season, so i'm really excited to see how much i can improve over my previous races!