Tri Dreaming

So nothing too exciting in the training log... I am, however on my second week therefore had the opportunity to turn the page so that was fun! Sad life, I know. So that great ride I was talking about Wednesday (and Thursday)- yes, that is sarcasm... I made the mistake of deciding to ride again on Friday and guess what route we did?? Yup, same one, and again got destroyed. I've since decided that I will not be participating in group rides on Fridays so that I can save some leg for the long weekend workouts. I think I really paid for it last weekend. My run on Saturday was not great. I feel bad that Mark has to go so slowly with me, but I must admit, it's a blessing. He definitely keeps me going. Pushed through a pretty sad 7 miles. The knee was sketchy and for some reason I couldn't breathe very well. I think part of it came from being pretty dehydrated. Something to keep in mind before this weekend. Ride on Sunday was nice. The weather was pretty good, a little cool still and slightly more windy than I had thought it was going to be, but a good time overall. I have a LONG way to go if I'm going to finish this Ironman thing. I'm not truly sure what I was thinking. In fact, and I'm ashamed to say this, but for the first time, on Monday, I honestly thought that I am not going to be able to do this. I hated that thought, and that will probably drive me to the finish line, but it might be true. I might have bite off more than I can chew. Oh well. I don't have the finances to just throw away $400 so I'm going to finish!

Monday was a day off... Tuesday I felt horrible!! Couldn't figure out why I felt sooo bad after a day off but did get out on a ride later in the day which turned out great. The weather was great- a warm 69 degrees with sun and the pace was comfortable and the terrain wasn't killer. A very relaxing hour and 20 minutes for once. It was nice to not race after everyone, and being cashed at the end. Swim class was last night. That was quite the event. It felt like I've never swam a yard in my life. I couldn't find a rhythm, couldn't breathe correctly, couldn't do drills. It was ridiculous! Hopefully it will come back. It'd better come back!

Today is another, and possibly the last nice day for a while. A ride is planned for 1:30 or so. I'm going to try out the 5200 wsd again. Yesterday it was nice, but the gears were pretty loud. I think I have that tuned so that's a start. Still trying to decide whether or not it's the right size for me. Feels tiny compared to my bianchi. Run will come tomorrow when the weather's not as nice. I figured I'd rather spend an hour outside than 35 minutes. Besides, I'm still trying to give my knee some time. Definitely going to discuss it at the doctor later this month. Not fun.

Should probably work. Happy training!