The weather in SE Texas really, really needs to make up its mind. I swim in an outdoor pool...or, well, I'm supposed to be swimming. I have barely been to the pool this year because the weather sucks and they have a new rule that it is closed when the temps are below 45 degrees. Any year past, this would have not been an issue, but here it is again, a Tuesday, a masters swim workout day, and they say we may have snow.
So, that's my swimming update, or lack of one!
Saturday morning I did a nice 10 mile run, part of the way with Shellie and Nicki. My heart rate appeared to be normal during the run, but at one point it was reading in the 130s which I know isn't right either, so I'm confused. I was not watching it very much while I was running - just looked at the info after. I got a new strap too so hmmm.... I also ran in my Newton racers instead of the guidance trainers I'd been using for most of my training and my calves and achilles were pretty sore the next day. I guess that goes to show me the racers and regular trainers are much more "severe" in their forefoot encouragement than the guidance trainers. I have close to 300 miles on my first pair of racers, so I think I can get another month or two out of them as trainers. Interesting stuff, I know, but I did think the difference in guidance trainers and racers is something to note.
Sunday morning was another wonderful "no boys allowed (except a few to help us out)" ride from a coffee shop in town. This time we toured East Houston, Southeast Houston, Rice, West U, and the Heights. I started off in a tank and arm warmers and was able to shed the arm warmers early on. I must admit it was sooo nice to be able to just ride in a tank again without 15 layers on top (but note, of course, that was a whopping 48 hours ago and now we may have snow). It started raining about halfway through and I was slipping pretty bad on my handlebars - that was a bit of a new experience. I didn't have gloves on because it wasn't cold and I was not in my aerobars because we were riding in a pack. I guess maybe I should actually dig out the biking gloves I've worn once in 6 years and wear them next time I do something like this. This is the second women's ride they have done and we had an even bigger turnout this time. It is a great group of girls (and guys), no question about it.
Sunday night I went to the first Shama Cycles Tri Club/team/friends of Philip/whatever you want to call it meeting. Robin and I rallied for the whole team to change its colors from predominately white with some red to pink and pink and pink. We lost. Joking aside, that is another awesome group of people I'm excited to be associated with. They are expecting a big showing at this weekend's Frost Yer Fanny duathlon. I'm doing it, but will most likely complain the whole time. This will be a 3 mile run, 15 mile bike, and another 3 mile run. One 3 mile run is enough, thank you very much! And where's the swim? That's the only thing I'm halfway decent at. I have a huge fear of getting back to the bike racks after the first run and seeing my bike is the only one there. I know Houston Racing also plans to be out there in full force, so between them and the Shama group, at least I can hope for a few cheerleaders as I'm the last one in! Okay - I have a terrible attitude about the whole thing. It will be a great speed workout on both the bike and the run. How's that for positive?
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with the weather and all i just havent had ANY time on the bike and yeah i could go do it, but it would suck and that would piss me off...