Weekend Training

I must admit, I was not looking forward to my training this weekend. I just wasn't feeling it last weekend, and I didn't want to feel that way again. I was pleasantly surprised. I rode my bike for 2 1/2 hours yesterday and felt really strong. It's cool to ride in gears that were really challenging a couple of weeks ago and to have them feel easier this week. I can feel myself getting stronger and it's pretty exciting. All of this time I'm putting in is really paying off. After my bike I headed out for a 20 minute run. It was my best brick workout yet. I actually felt like I could have kept going. The time flew by and my eyes weren't glued to my watch wondering when it was going to be over.

I went to the Tri Fusion swim this morning. Boy, was I feeling that lost hour of sleep! My fault - I should have gone to bed much earlier, but my social life was calling! Anyway, the swim was awesome, as always. We did some longer sets today including a 500. It was nice to know that I could make it and still feel good since that's the distance in my first race of the season at the end of the month.

Here's Tim and I showing our "gang sign."

Jessi, Tim and I started out these swims referring to ourselves as "A1" because we did the Lane A workout, with some slight modifications. However, as time has gone on, we haven't had to modify anymore. It's a pretty big accomplishment for which we give ourselves and "A+"! After the swim, Jessi, Tim, Steve and I spent some time practicing our flip turns. Wish I had some video of this. I think I can confidently say that all of us did at least one good one. There was some blood though, seriously. Caution: swimming in a line of 4 people and trying to do consecutive flip turns like the pros can be a bit dangerous!

I went for an hour 15 minute run this evening. I didn't leave until 5:30. That extra hour of daylight is so sweet! I had a really good run and felt strong. My legs were definitely feeling yesterday's workout, but I kept a really good pace and actually felt like I could move them. Big improvement from last week! While I was running, I saw a hot air balloon! When was the last time you saw one of those? I also got to watch the sun set on the river toward the end of my run. It was gorgeous! Not to mention the fact that I got to trade in my long pants for my capris as well as wear a visor instead of a fleece hat! Spring is coming...

I have to give a huge shout to my coach here. I know that she would say all she does is write my schedule and I make it happen, but, let's be serious. I would never even think about doing any of this if it wasn't for her. I am so appreciative of all of her support, tips, advice, and knowledge. It's pretty awesome to have my coach and my "person" be one in the same! Thank you so much, Jessi!

By the way, I put in almost 12 hours of training this week. WWWHHHHAAATTT???!!!!