Tuesday I swam intervals with my friend Kim (who even though she isnt a morning person met me at the Y at 5:45AM). Kim let me use her Garmin 910 in the pool and I have to say I loved it! I am not a great electronics person, but it was so much easier to keep track of each interval's time with the watch. My goggles tend to fog (anyone have a solution to keep them from fogging that actually works?) and I cannot see the clock without taking them off (see earlier post "Goggles On"). I was also grateful to have my first workout of the training season be with a friend. We rocked the workout and I hope she braves the early morning with me again soon!
Wednesday I got on the bike trainer for the first time. I have decided that even though it is convenient, I am not a fan of riding and not going anywhere! Without the wind, it gets HOT riding in place. I had a hard time getting my cadence up to 90 and keeping it there so I have a lot of work to do (though I am sure I will have lots of time to practice). It was also weird to not wear my helmet while I was on the bike! :)
Today, I ran with Helene and Andy. Andy did an updated bike fit before we all went out to run, so I was warmed up by the time we started the real workout. It was really cold and wet today, but the rain kind of stopped while we were outside. I did my best to dodge the puddles. Andy ran off ahead and I chased him as best I could during the faster intervals Helene had me do. I cant remember the last time I ran that hard.... The first interval had me gasping, but I made it through it and the other four as well. Helene's coaching and words of encouragement were great motivators. I am sure I will hear what she said in my head next time I run (and throughout the coming months as well!).
I am blessed.
I have a body that lets me swim, bike and run.
I have friends to workout with and who encourage me along the way.
I have a great roommate (and very good friend) who has the weekly countdown to our race on the fridge. Its 37 in case you were wondering!
I have a coach (and very good friend) who knows how hard to push me, how to motivate me, and tells things just like they are.
I have an awesome bike mechanic (and very good friend!) who cares about my feet falling asleep when I ride and is doing everything he can to make it stop!
Tomorrow, I swim again and then I am having coffee with Maura (see earlier post). Its going to be a good day people!
Goggles On!
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