Its all about the Garmin

So, all I wanted for Christmas was a Garmin 910xt.  For those of you who dont know what this is it is the best triathlon training watch currently on the market!  I was getting frustrated with trying to keep track of my data while I was training.  I mean, how many people can keep track of swim strokes when you have a workout with 50 laps?  Not to mention speed repeats in all three disciplines!  Well, I was blessed with a generous family and I was able to order my watch the day after Christmas.  

The watch has been a mixed blessing, mostly positive, but there were a few things I didnt really think about with this new training tool... 

• Helene sees ALL of it.  If I pause during a run for ANY reason my data tells her that I did.  My lap time in the pool, number of strokes, swim efficiency, on the bike its speed and cadence, so if I pause my pedal stroke on the bike it shows!  Its ALL THERE!!!!!

• I see ALL of my workouts... and though it will ultimately show me where I am improving,  I find that on some days I fight to maintain a positive attitude of my performance.  I have had to remind myself of just how far I have come.  That changes my perspective pretty quickly!

Last night I went to a seminar on getting the most out of your Garmin at the WTF after yoga class.  It was helpful and I have spent a little time this morning playing with the features we covered in the class.  My friend Kim attended the class too (Kim has helped me a lot with strength training the past few months - Thanks Kim!).

Thankfully this week is a recovery week.  That means that intensity is still high, but our distances are much shorter.  Here is where we stand right now!

• 25.5 weeks from goal race
• 44 lbs lost
• Currently in week 12 of training
• 70.3 is a LONG way!

Goggles On!