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This past weekend, I enjoyed the first of two straight weekends of possibly the best eating of the year. The great community of Freeman South Dakota, and Freeman Academy host an annual "Festival of Tasting," which in German translates to Schmeckfest. The two highlights of Schmeckfest are: one of course, the food. and secondly, the Broadway style play (which I did not see this past weekend, but I will partake in it this coming Saturday.)

I am going to just flat out say it that Schmeckfest was HORRIBLE for training. The meal, if I had to guess, packed around 3,000 calories. The sad thing is though, is that I have no self control, and I will over indulge yet again this coming weekend... maybe even more.

The good thing though is that were having some excellent weather here in South Dakota! I was able to get out on a fantastic bike ride today after work. It was a big challenge though, as for over half of it, I had a 25 mph gusting headwind. I tried out my brand new heart rate monitor for the first time today, and I am happy to see that it beeps at me when I am about to over extend my heart rate. I have never really made an effort to understand the importance of my heart rate, but I am very happy to say that I hit my target heart rate zone for 3/4 of the ride.

I'm having a hard time typing due to a very needy puppy that is insisting on laying his head on my hands and key pad. But if you readers have a chance, go out to Freeman this weekend and check out the festivities the call Schmeckfest! Its sure to please!

God Bless

Have a great night, and I wish you and yours nothing but the best!

God Bless