* Meet my favorite new suit. Seriously, I love it, love it, love it!
(and don't ask me why the pic is blurry, ask Chris!)* I've had some great runs, including the most amazing track workout in the rain this afternoon. I almost kissed the track, that's how much I love it! I also had a horrible long run on Saturday, on hilly terrain, hot temps (90s), little sleep and not enough salt. It was supposed to be 23 miles with 20 @ MP, and it ended up being 20 with 15 @ MP+10, and then 4 miles @ MP-5 2 hours later.
* They should serve defizzed coke at water stopps at all marthons. That stuff wakes you up from death in hot temps.
* I realize that the more secure and succesful I am in my career and my ability to support my family, the less competitive I am in sport. Perhaps my competitiveness was filling a gap? Still, I need my competitiveness to perform well.
* Two days ago I had made up my mind to buy a computrainer. Then I saw how much a good power meter costs, and changed my mind. I did get a Garmin with HR monitor (since mine is in a coma), so perhaps I should just start with that, a Kurt Kinetic trainer, and a new, well fitted bike.
* I videotaped myself swimming (in my favorite suit). I was going to post the videos, but I took them with my I-phone and somehow blogger does not like that format. Still, I was able to pinpoint a couple of things I have to change about my stroke, particularly rotation on my left side, which is mostly nonexistant. It was amazing how much faster I felt with better body rotation.
* Guess who is hoarding the foam rollers? He "rolls" just like we do, while watching TV!
15 comments:
I cannot believe you have changed your mind about the swimsuit!
I love the picture of you son, so very cute on your roller :). And I totally LOVE that swim suit on you, you are just adorable - even blurry!!
My girlfriend did her first Ironman Tri this summer in St. George and she had some de-fizzed coke and SWEARS by it now.
That swim suit is THE BEST.
Ha Ha! Love the suit. I never thought I would say that I'm anxious to do a track workout but I am. Not so sure that I would be kissing the track after though! 90 degrees-YUCK! Your little guy is so cute!
And yeah, I kiss track after every workout. I love track. Literally:)
I'm laughing that you changed your mind about the suit. Almost everyone does! Someone gave me one a couple years ago. I rarely wear it, but when I do there's no slacking off :-)
I like the swimsuit!
OMG!! love the pic and Yah1 that suit rocks! i was in the 'it's cute' camp when ya thought it was yucks!;-)
I'm glad you came around to loving the suit!
How did you mangage to video yourself? I would like to do that too.
Have you thought about joining a Masters team? I just joined Cambridge Masters. They swim at Blodgett. You should join!
I think you should find a swimming coach! If you were going to drop that much on a computrainer, I think a swim coach would also be a reasonable investment. Love the suit!
LOL love that you love your swimsuit!!! also LOVE petru with the foam rollers, adorable!
what i wouldnt give for a rainy track workout right now :( ugggg.
I am glad you changed your mind on the suit - it is awesome! Little P is cute working out his sore legs.
Love the suit, love the picture of Petru. I'm trying to teach my boy to do yoga with me, and he likes a few of the poses, but mostly he resents the attention it takes from him. "All done!" he says.
And yes, I find that when I am more fulfilled with work and my other pursuits, my sporting fire diminishes. Though I am always competitive - I just get a bit more realistic about what I can sensibly take on.
I love the foam roller pic - awesome :)
Haha I knew you'd love that suit!
Yes-good bike fit is your best least $ first step!
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