http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ragbcOPm_w&feature=related
Jackie sent me this link yesterday and I thought I would share. Basically, an Ironman inspirational video showing and pain and suffering and ultimately about .01 seconds of how great it is to finish. I love the video, but seeing people struggle to stand up, passed out on the side of the road, and looking completely capacitated makes me a little more nervous than I was yesterday. Heck, yesterday was easy...
So I FINALLY had a day off of training (the full day, not just the morning or afternoon)... it was amazing and much needed. I dont even remember the last time I have taken a full day off- maybe 2-3 weeks ago? In any case, it was needed mentally, emotionally, and mostly, physically. This has been a light week of training and it comes at a much needed time.
This morning I did a nice "Ghost Ride" as Justin likes to call it... a couple of us met at 6 AM to ride early before work. Although I was supposed to ride easy and on a flat course, we ended up riding Wolf Pen, Sleepy Hollow and 1694 twice, so it was a hard ride, no matter how slow and easy i tried to go. It was good to be back on the bike though and fun to ride with Robert, Justin and Brian!
This weekend is the Shelbyville Triathlon... really the first full triathlon I have ever done (aside from the IronKids when I was about 10). It is .93 miles swim, 24.8 bike, and 10K run (6.6 miles). While I am really excited to get to do the full triathlon, I am a little nervous about the fact that I have NO experience on transitions, clothing, etc. The sports i can do, the preparation, how to set up, the rules, what to wear- wetsuit or no wetsuit? What do I wear under the wet suit? Do you change clothes? It's all a study in logistics and can be very difficult (probably not as difficult as I make it).
I am sure I will take pictures and I will keep you posted... pun intended.
Link for Shelbyville Triathlon- maps, results, etc.
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