I haven't posted on my Triathlon training yet so I figured tonight would be a perfect start. It could have to do with the recent purchase of a book on the subject. The more I read and prepare, the more I realize that this is going to be tough. I always knew this would be hard to an extent but now I'm beginning to see that I'm going to discover a new person in me.
I tried taking my dog, Charley, on a run last week. That really didn't go over so well. I actually had to tie him to a post half way through and keep running. (At this point I was running a track where I could still see him) He didn't even care that I tied him up, in fact I think he was quite grateful. He loves to run when we are heading to the dog park but as soon as that harness goes on and I try to hit the pavement it become a drag instead of a run. I've decided he will no longer accompany me on my runs. It makes me a bit sad though because I love spending time with him. I feel bad that I'm at work all the time.
Any-who, back to the training. I hate running. I mean I really hate running. My knee has always been a problem but since surgery 1 1/2 years ago and the injury last March I can barely make it through a run. Ibuprofen has become my best friend. It is one of the most frustrating things. Right now I just try to work through it but I sometimes wonder if I will be relegated to having a bum knee the rest of my life. I'm only 25 and I wold love to be more active. If I can find a way to make the pain go away I will be one happy camper. Sometimes I think about visiting a new orthopedic doctor but I'm not sure what more can be done now. I guess I just keep running and dreading it. Tell me, does it ever become enjoyable???
Now cycling is the highlight of my workouts!! I've always loved getting on my bike and riding places. I haven't been able to get a road bike yet and since my mountain bike is halfway across the state, I complete all my biking in a gym. How boring. But it's ok because I feel like I'm succeeding when I ride. It's so easy compared to running. I can thank my dad for giving me one good asset, my legs. I swear they are pure muscle. Sometimes I think I should be training for road races and not a triathlon. But I do like a good challenge!
There really isn't much to post on my swimming adventures. The pool at our complex is now a mucky grey and I'm actually terrified every time I get in it. When I'm swimming I can't see more than 12 inches in front of my face, and that creeps me out. So until I can find an alternate location to swim I have decided to forgo the water. I'm pretty sure I would catch some type of rare disease from that stuff. I've looked up memberships to the Y and LA Fitness but I don't feel like spending an extra $40 a month to swim a couple times a week. I just feel like I wouldn't get my money's worth.
I'm looking at the different triathlon races for next year. It looks like I'll do either a sprint or beginner race at first. I'm thinking I might want to do 2 or 3 races next year. If I'm doing the training I should reap the rewards. Katie and I will probably to the Tri Turtle Tri and I might do the Chelan Man so my family can watch me compete. I still have a few months to decided before I need to submit my entrance forms. It will depend on how far I am with training on what races I feel comfortable entering.
I'm so excited to be on this adventure!!! I can't wait till I cross that finish line for the first time!
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