I'm trying to get excited about the upcoming Patriot Tri (3 weeks out) in addition to the half marathon that I'm running in October. My only goals at Patriot are to better my time from last year and have fun. Should be doable since I did this race with a bum knee the weekend after DNFing at Chips-n-Salsa and walked a good deal of the run portion.
Swam Sunday morning before church and again today before work. On Sunday the swim went well and I was able to share with someone who swam "narrow." Today's swim was not so good as I was sharing with someone who swam "wide." I got kicked twice, hit once. Tried to chalk it up to good triathlon training, but it wasn't a lot of fun.
Got my commuter bike all fixed up and am actually considering commuting again on Wed to the gym and to work. Still haven't touched my LeMond though. I brought it in the house and it's just sitting there all pitiful on a flat rear tire. I'd like to have it ready to ride on Friday.
I'm scheduled to run Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday. Five miles easy tomorrow, a Tempo run Thursday, and then nine on Saturday. As always, these are the workouts I'm most looking forward to this week.
Like you said, those seem very doable goals for the race! Good luck with the preparation.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I could handle being kicked in the pool...
ReplyDeleteYou are in good shape for this tri.
Have a great week and enjoy the workouts.
I hate being kicked in the pool but I am like you, i Keep saying to myself it's just like the triathlon so it's good practice haha
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I swim as wide as wide can get! Good practice for those around me :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the kicks in the pool. Wasn't me!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a busy week!
sounds like you are going to be well prepared for your upcoming races. I am often a wide swimmer. I will often wait for a lane to open up just so I dont have to share a lane
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna do awesome! Swimming with a bunch of people was definitely an experience. lol
ReplyDeletedo you have 'keep right' signs at your pool? I'm still gobsmacked at the notion that you swim up and down on the same side of the lane so can only fit two per lane!
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ReplyDeleteso many of you people doing triathlons... it is inspiring. I can't wait to read all about yours. I am sure you will do great.
ReplyDeleteGet on your bike, girl! :-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have fun girl! Is your Patriots by chance in Williamsburg, VA?
ReplyDeleteGreat job getting the two morning swims in -- sorry about the kicks and hits. That stinks. But, you're right, it IS probably good training for the tri! It seems like people get kicked/hit all the time in those races.
ReplyDeleteswim, bike, run & repeat, you are ready for this one Lisa!
ReplyDeleteYou can PR since you are feeling better and have more training under your belt. Good luck!
ReplyDelete(Damn wide swimmers! Hate em. LOL!)
You've got plenty of time to get ready. get those quality runs in and you'll do great.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some great goals in mind. Good luck with all your prep!
ReplyDeleteyou have some great races coming up :) very exciting!!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. I can't wait to spend some time reading through it.
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Lisa-that is awesome that you are doing the patriot tri! Good luck on your training-sounds like you are on your way!
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