mini milestone

I kind of surprised myself today.

I ran 4.5 miles!

I don't know how, it just happened. I'm ecstatic.

Can I tell you something...? I wasn't even tired. I mean, my legs hurt. But I wasn't gasping for air. Who knew?

Yay me!

it's official

I am now a registered participant in the Reeds Lake Triathlon! No backing out now!

I can't wait to put all of my training to the test.

So, let me share one very disturbing facet of the whole training process. I have not lost one pound! Not a one! What the?

And I'm working my butt off. Oh, how I miss my 20 year old metabolism, or whatever. Seriously, if that damn scale doesn't move, I'm gonna lose it.

can i get an advil?

Today was indeed a tuffy. Swam 18 laps in the pool - which is a wee bit over my half-mile race distance (wee). Followed by a three mile run. My calves hurt.

Now my "coach" - a true Ironman himself - has suggested I gear up further. Apparently I now need Aero Bars for my bike. I have no idea what they run, but I'm guessing they're not cheap. My little personal challenge is becoming slightly pricey! I better be sure to finish the race!

in training

Sorry I have been absent as of late. I've been just slightly consumed with a new goal I set for myself once my birthday hit. Milestones tend to do that to you, don't they? Anyway, I have decided to partake in a triathlon in September - and have been training for the last month+!!!

I am nervous and excited all at the same time. The course is considered a "sprint" of sorts - half-mile swim, 17.2 mile bike, and 4.9 mile run. Although certain elements of the race are a bit daunting, I know now that physically, I can do it. The race is September 12, so the next few weeks are critical!

I rode my bike for 20 or so miles today, but I'm not sure if I can count it. It was on a flat trail, and really, not that hard. Oh, and I stopped for lunch halfway through. So no, I guess that doesn't count - which means tomorrow is going to be a killer!