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First – sorry, but I’ve been very busy this past week so I havn’t had much time to blog. However, I have done some good training…. so has my wife. My wife has motivated me to get moving in the morning and workout. She’s done a great job of working out for the past 2 weeks. She’s definitly getting into shape by running and doing P90x.
Last week I ran a couple of 6 milers in the morning. Lately I’ve felt that running 3 miles is like cheating, its just too easy and barely gets a sweat outta me. So, for that reason I felt like a challenge, and on Tuesday I decided that I was going for a long run. I laid down the gauntlet and decided that I was going to run an even 10 miles. So, 94 minutes later I finished my ten mile run. I did not feel bad during the run, but after I went downhill fast. Mainly because I did not “fuel” my body properly before doing the run. I drank no water during the run either. So, about an hour after my run I felt exteremly tired and had to retire to bed early. This proves that I must fuel up prior to the triathlons and to continue to fuel my body during the race. The day after I was fine, knees were a little sore but otherwise I was good to go.
I took off 2 days after the run and am now preparing for a 40 mile bike ride tomorrow morning. I just got my bike back from the tune up and feel motivated to ride. I had to order new pedals (gave my old ones to my wife, see below). I did some research and finally decided to buy the new Shimano 105 pedals and cleats. I’ll be sure to update you all on their performance after tomorrows ride. I dont expect anything different from my old Look Keo’s.
One last note before I retire to bed. Last weekend my wife got an early birthday present. She’s been riding long distance rides using her Trek 7.3 fx and was ready for something more fitting to a road course. After much discussion and discovery we decided to ride up to Chattanooga last weekend and look at a Madone. I ended up buying her a Trek Madone 4.5 Triple. The triple has the granny gears which I think she could use on the hilly rides we have here locally. I must say that this bike fits her like a glove. I’ll be sure to have her update us all on her likes/dislikes after she has had some time to get used to the bike.
