Aloha,
I woke at 5am (8pm pacific)and got some work in. Then it was time to put on the uniform and back my bag, we were going to do our first mini tri for the race. The last couple miles of the run course are on dirt/lava paths that look a little sketchy and we literally run through the resort back to the beack to finish where we started.
I met up with the team, feeling a bit antsy not knowing what to expect. We rode our bikes to the swim area, set up our transition area and then hit the water. I have never swam in open water... wait, that's not true.. does jumping off a boat adn swimming around count as an open water swim?
Anyway, when I first started swimming with the group it was freaky. I had to calm down a smidge but wasn't going to stop, once I got my pace going I was fine! After the swim we run to our transition area, put on socks, bike shoes and helmet to start the ride portion. Once I was riding the bike, I was like (explative) YA!!!!! We rode for 30 minutes then came back for the run.
Again, at transition helmet off, hat on change shoes and off ya go! The area we ran is the true beginning of the run over lava rocks, it's harder than I thought it would be. We jogged up to the street and back, not to far but it was an awesome feeling when I was done. I have the confidence I need to compete in the race.
We will do another tri-training tomorrow but then it's game on! I'm so excited and glad that I agreed to try this with Team in Training, it is a great program was an amazing group of people!
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Final Days
it's been a while since I have blogged but I guess I didn't have much to say...
BUT, I landed in Hawaii on Wednesday and was a bit apprehensive. I went for a four mile run and saw a couple people on the team but kept to myself for the evening.
I watched the sun go down over the ocean while drinking a glass of wine...heaven!
Thursday, I went for a run and it was HOT! I had a headache and was not motivated to run very far, while running I ran into a group of teammates that had just completed a swim. I was feeling a little depressed at not being included but "whatever" I was on my run anyway.
I headed back to the room where I finished up my work but decided to quit being a baby! I hit the Lagoon Pool/beach where I ran into a couple of lady teammates. It was great! We chatted, had lunch with other people and everyone started to congragate together, I felt like a true part of the team.
At 4pm we all met for bike pick up and then we hit the showers. We all met up at 6:45 to hit Kona Brewery for dinner, the pizza was really good. Fun was had by all, we left at around 9pm, hit the grocery store then home to bed.
BUT, I landed in Hawaii on Wednesday and was a bit apprehensive. I went for a four mile run and saw a couple people on the team but kept to myself for the evening.
I watched the sun go down over the ocean while drinking a glass of wine...heaven!
Thursday, I went for a run and it was HOT! I had a headache and was not motivated to run very far, while running I ran into a group of teammates that had just completed a swim. I was feeling a little depressed at not being included but "whatever" I was on my run anyway.
I headed back to the room where I finished up my work but decided to quit being a baby! I hit the Lagoon Pool/beach where I ran into a couple of lady teammates. It was great! We chatted, had lunch with other people and everyone started to congragate together, I felt like a true part of the team.
At 4pm we all met for bike pick up and then we hit the showers. We all met up at 6:45 to hit Kona Brewery for dinner, the pizza was really good. Fun was had by all, we left at around 9pm, hit the grocery store then home to bed.
Monday, March 1, 2010
No More Days Off!
So, I wasn't as dilgent last week as I should have been... I bailed on Spin Wednesday morning to sleep in and took Thursday off. I did run on Wednesday night though.
Saturday was an 8mile run and I haven't ran that far since I was training for 1/2 marathon a few years ago. I did it in an hour and 21 minutes which is just over a 10 minute mile so I was happy with that. But my legs started to get sore Saturday night and are still sore today (Monday morning). I was supposed to ride Chilly Hilly but bailed on Saturday night :-( I should have rallied on Sunday morning but my legs were sore and not sure how I would do on a 33 mile bike ride with a bunch of hills?
Tonight is swim practice and then rushing home to watch the Bachelor finally! Please don't pick Vienna!!!!!
Saturday was an 8mile run and I haven't ran that far since I was training for 1/2 marathon a few years ago. I did it in an hour and 21 minutes which is just over a 10 minute mile so I was happy with that. But my legs started to get sore Saturday night and are still sore today (Monday morning). I was supposed to ride Chilly Hilly but bailed on Saturday night :-( I should have rallied on Sunday morning but my legs were sore and not sure how I would do on a 33 mile bike ride with a bunch of hills?
Tonight is swim practice and then rushing home to watch the Bachelor finally! Please don't pick Vienna!!!!!
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