Recovery week?

I think I took it way to far. This week has turned out to be a bust. I only got one run and two swims in. I had big plans....big, big plans.....but the rain has washed away all my plans and ambition. Wait! I did watch 2 triathlons on TV this afternoon, do you think that might help some? I was also able to get some things done around the house which is nice. Things like cleaning usually do not take priority over training. :)

I'm a little afraid that I may be coming down with something, alot of body aches and just general feeling icky going on yesterday and today. Taking Ibuprofen, zinc and Vit C. Hopefully it will be back to training as normal tomorrow.

I've just realized that my first tri is just 14 days away. I'm a little nervous. It's a sprint and it's women's only so it's not like I can't do it, it's just been awhile. I need to get to the lake. Maybe the Stroke and Stride on Thursday?

I feel very very lucky today. While wandering around Beginner Triathlete this morning I saw a post for a free CycleOps bike trainer, FREE! With the state of my finances that is the only price I could afford these days! I went and picked it up and tried it out just briefly, works well! Many many thanks to the wonderful person who passed on something he couldn't use! Not really sure though, should I have a different rear tire for using on the trainer? Or is it ok to use the same one? Does it wear?

I need to get a little more experience with the clipless pedals too. In my neighborhood it seems that I have to stop at the top of a lot of hills (stop signs/lights) and I'm having a whole lot of fun learning how to get up the hill and still unclip before I stop. I also read something one time about someone falling over going up a hill (Old Stage Rd in Boulder I think) because she was going to slow. So now I have this real fear of trying hills that look really intimidating. Any helpful hints will be appreciated. Or is it just something that will eventually become easier and second nature as I get more practice?

And the scale is moving...slowly, but moving, kind of like me.... down 12.6 in 8 weeks. I'm good with it.

Well I'll be....

I just finished my first ride with my new shoes and pedals. I'm in love. Yes again. Did a little practicing in a grassy area (part of me was worried I would fall and break something before the Boulder Boulder Monday!) Did 12 miles real easy and felt wonderful, well except the whoha is just a little sore from Thursdays ride. No falls I consider it a success, not yet second nature but I think it will come!

And I need to give a huge shout out to the people(Julie and Adam) who helped me at the Westminster Bicycle Village yesterday. They were fantastic with this newbie! I was there for about 3 hours and Julie helped me find shoes install everything put me on a trainer for some tips. Adam helped with some install as well as showing a few basics on cleaning my bike and shifting advice. If your in the area and haven't shopped there you should, they were the best!