Unplanned and definitely unexpected!

I've barely ridden my bike this week. It's been all about recovery and recovery. Normally I hate weeks off but the weather has been crappy and we've been busy. I've also been busy dog walking. Lots and lots of dog walking!

Internet, meet Ben. He was brown when we got him. That's how dirty he was....

On Sunday I went with my little sister to an adopt-a-thon to look at little dogs. She wanted to "just look" at them. My FB status said that I was trying to take Scott's credit card with me, but I was seriously JUST JOKING. We adopted Naomi 7 years ago and she is THE PERFECT dog. I felt no need to get another one. And if I did get another one, I always thought it would be another female greyhound.

I certainly never imagined that I would end up with a puppy named Ben (who snores).

So far, Naomi has been doing a great job of pretending Ben doesn't exist....
I've never had a puppy before and it's taking a few adjustments. Ben barely moved the first 2 days that we had him. But I think he's realized he's home now, because he is in full puppy mode. I've always known how great Scott is, but I'll say it again...Scott is pretty great. We were supposed to go out of town for a concert the night Ben came home, and instead of going Scott was at the pet store buying dog toys.

Initially I was planning to go to Wisconsin this weekend with Scott and our friend Shawn D. They were going to race, and I was going to hang out and cheer on all of the racers. It would have been fun, but I'm staying home. First of all, I'm on puppy and greyhound duty. Second of all, I'm still tired from Lumberjack. As much as I love camping I think staying at home is the smarter choice then another road trip and sleeping in a tent.

Today is my last easy ride day then it's back to training. I'm racing next weekend and can't wait. Not only is my BFF Juli going with me to race her Dos Niner, but Namrita and Eddie will be there racing as well!!!