Tri Dreaming

Well, today starts what will most likely be a quite frustrating day. Probably the most beautiful day so far... 65 degrees, sunny with a 3 mph wind. That is crazy beautiful compared to the wind and cold temps we've been getting lately... unfortunately, the achilles has been acting up on me and I'm afraid of truly hurting it. It didn't feel that bad yesterday and I think is probably just stiff today, but it was killing me on Monday so that was scary. I know there will be more nice days (and hopefully a lot of them!) but it looks like it's back to wind and rain after this for quite a few days. Nice.

Swim lessons last night went ok. I think it's the most yardage we've done in class so far, but dont' think it qualifies as our toughest class. For some reason my stroke seems to be falling apart so that is frustrating. Think I'll get back in there tonight to see if I can work on bringing it back.

Not sure of the last time I blogged so a quick update of Monday... cold and windy. I think all the big tough guys opted out of riding that day- wusses... but Ali and I went out on our own. It was a great ride. We worked hard since we were going into the wind the majority of the time, but it was amazingly relaxing as well. Maybe it was just the fact that we were pushing our pace, but not having to worry about racing after the group the entire time. It was nice. Got back and was having some pretty substantial pain in the achilles area so gave up on the hopes of running that night. Instead went to the night body pump class and participated in only the arm tracks so as to not bother my ankle. Everyone was looking at me funny as I was doing my ab work during the leg tracks, but that worked for me so I was happy. I figure I really don't need to lift legs anymore as they are getting a great deal of workout on a daily basis. Until I really ramp up my swimming lengths and frequency, I think I still need to work on my upper body strength.

Aside from that, same old I think. Hope everyone else is doing well and over coming their injuries... Chris, hang in there... my fingers are crossed for ya!