Week 12 Update - End of Base Phase

We are in week 12...the end of the base phase of training.  I think that means 16 weeks to go.

Updates:
- Body is holding up OK.
- I'm swimming more than ever...got to keep that going.  It is exciting to feel good in the pool for the first time since 2012.  Maybe I can swim sub 28 at Madison? Looking back at my prior swim musings, I'm still working on the same things :-).
- Biking fitness is crazy high right now thanks to TrainerRoad.com and its training plans.  There is a fitness test coming up.  Will be interesting to see if I've improved my FTP.
- Run fitness seems good too but I'm noticing left hamstring tightness, so I've got to get back with my physical therapy for that.  I don't notice any plantar issues to speak of except a little tightness from time to time that goes away after I start moving (i.e. normal)
- Mentally I'm just pretty good. The last couple weeks took a lot out of me and left me feeling mentally fatigued, but I am pushing through.  I skipped all of Friday's workouts last week because of this. It paid off with better efforts and balance for the weekend workouts.
- At the end of week 11, my CTL fitness number was 88 (according to TrainingPeaks.com). The only time I've ever been higher was when peaking for Ironman Mont Temblan with a 90.
- My fitness is not yet HERE. Maybe work towards that in Jan or Feb of 2019 pre Boston.
- At the end of week 12, it is time to move on to the build phase of the triathlon training plan. PRs are in my future.  Must stay healthy!
- Really wishing for some Comet run time.

Other thoughts:
- Glad to see this blast from the past in the local news.  Looks like Saline's best products from the 80s are still producing.
- A great subreddit: r/earthporn
- Both M basketball and M hockey are in their respective final fours for their NCAA tournaments!  Feels like old times.  Even Sparty decided to become a UM fan:

- Happy Oberon Day!