Dropping Out

So, its been a while since my last update, mostly because not too long after that brick, I decided that I really wasn't ready for this whole Triathlon thing. I was feeling burned out, wasn't looking forward to my workouts, and in general just didn't feel ready. I'm not positive I could do all three sports separately, let alone back to back to back.

But, no worries my loyal readers (all 5 of you....) Now that Joe and I are back from vacation and his shoulder is mostly healed, we're going to start running again, training for a 5K at the end of October. And, I plan on picking up regular yoga classes again. We're also going to get gym passes (its 25 admissions to be used within a year, so I think we can handle that better than paying month to month) That way I can keep up with my swimming but not be forced into a class twice a week.

Stay tuned!

First Brick

Sorry for the delay in this post. The past week has been crazy at work and at home and being out of town for a few days.

Last weekend I did my first brick. I rode 6 miles on my bike (to change my swimming class to Tuesdays and Thursdays) and then came home and immediately ran 3 miles. I ate a Cliff Goo-thingy in between (wow, that was disgusting. but I'm trying to remain open minded)

Anyway, it was HARD! I couldn't run the entire time and had to walk some of it. I was exhausted afterwords (though, I guess that is the point)

I started a new swimming class this week, taught by an older guy named Forest who is the most beautiful breast-stroker I've ever seen. He basically gives me a work-out and then supervises the rest of the class, but comes over every so often to critique my form. Its been going OK except for my legs cramping!

Running has fallen off a bit. I did go on Tuesday but haven't been since. I'm working on getting a good schedule together this week which will hopefully help.

I'm a month and a half out from the race and feeling tired, run down, and not all that excited. Joe is going to help me take a look at things and make sure that I'm doing the best that I can. I think most of the problem is not eating well and not getting enough sleep, and not staying hydrated.