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I have been so warped in the Independence Weight Loss Challenge that I have barely talked about me. I have had a few things going on to make me a chipper chick! If you don't care about me and just the challenge click here for the latest IWLC updates.

• I had a 2lb loss last week.
• I have a new snazzy masthead from the great people at The Masthead Factory. Ya dig it?
• I PR'd on my Saturday's 5K, by that hair on my chinny chin, chin. Ewww.. I don't have any hair on my chin. If I did I would wax those puppies off!
• Coach Bill was kind enough to invite me to The Woodlands Running Club social on Sunday afternoon. Everyone I met was so nice. I loved it so much that I am now a Woodlands Running Club member.
• I had my first track workout Tuesday on the kind invite again of Coach Bill. I saw a few of the people from the social, and they were so welcoming.
• On the track we did 2 miles with 8X200. Doesn't it seem like I know what the hell I'm talking about?!? It was hot like 91 or so. I didn't feel terrible so I might just be acclimating to the heat. I told you it was my word of the month.
• Coach Bill said some of the most flattering things I have ever heard. Such as, you have a great stride, your form is so efficient. Wow! I rather hear that kinda stuff instead of your hair is sexy or that dress is hot on you.
• I love spin class! My closest friends and family know that I have been wanting to be instructor for months now, but wanted to lose more weight based on appearance issues. Anyhow, one of the instructors was sick last Friday. The gym manager put on a CD and said do your own thing on the bike. The class nominated me to go up to the front and lead them through some routines. Everyone, in class said I did great. The gym manager asked when am I going to get certified. Kelly, Rachael, and Becky the instructors (can you tell how often I go to spin class that I know all spin instructors at the gym) have been pushing me to get certified for a couple months now. I know I am ready now. The ladies in the class reminded me that we all can't be a size 2, that I am fit, and best of all motivating. All this week different instructors have been letting me lead the class through one or two songs.
• I have the Mad Dogg Cycling instructor certification training on the 14th. It is 9 hours, and from what I hear it is very intense. I am so excited! I still am shocked! That me, big ol' couch potato Viv has the possibility of being a spinning instructor?!? OMG!
• I have been keeping up with workouts. Just at a maintain level now for the super sprint tri in three weeks. I begin a full on tri training schedule at the end of the month for my first olympic distance tri.
• A few pals are coming to Houston to run the 1/2 in January!!
• My PIM running coach pal, Trish is going to run San Antonio 1/2 with me!
• I will be joining Kim Hager's Strive Tri Training program. I will be coached by one of my favorite female athletes starting at the end of June!

Oh yea, life just feels great right now. Things are just falling into place, and I am very grateful...

** Editors retraction**

I posted over the weekend that the Nitmos's theory was more of a hypothesis. The theory works if you can do math above a second grade level, and not spend quality racing time cutting down your spouse/running partner. Not Fit To Run regrets, and apologizes to Nitmos for the miscommunication of the information.