Love triathlon

Okay coach, I need a little convincing that running 23 miles on trails is not going to kill me. Running just 10 has been hard enough. Also,what do you think about nutrition. I do not have this dialed for running. I was thinking gel. I don't want to run without a lot of stuff. I have a pair of comfortable shorts with pockets on the sides. Big enough for inhaler and gels. Maybe 2-3 an hour? Should I put the eating on a timer or go by feel? I have a tendency to not eat as much running as biking. Get a couple of caffeine gels for the end of the race? 

Sunday racing- There is a little more on it below. Basically that I panicked or something in the cold water. Had a hard time. But, one thing I did notice is that after the race I am not completely fried. The winter triathlon, I was ready for bed. So, I think that thinks my fitness is getting better. Good sign, you think? 

Ironman Boulder. Did you see that? Sounds great. Race entry opens July 17th. How long do you think that will take to sell out. I wish these races weren't all so fast to close. I can't decide now what my next year is going to be like. 

I think we will go to Rapelje on Saturday morning. The race starts at 11. I still need to talk to Erik about this though. Erik says Friday night. I think I am still going to try for Saturday morning. Hitch a ride with someone. Also, going to try and make it as easy as possible. In the past we have brought food, stoves, dishes etc. I think I will just eat at the restaurant and bring some snacks and food to eat while riding. This will save time. 

Woohoo- congrats Ben H won CDA.

Tuesday- Ran at lunch. Pickups felt good. Good to get some turnover before the race on Sunday. Bought some new shoes. My old ones were more shot than I thought. 

Masters swim- not a lot of people, not super motivated. Got in ~2600. 

Wednesday- The ride a little bit of a bust. There were tornado warnings. Got in an hour warm up, the short intervals, and started the time trial. After about 6 minutes, I was being blown off the road and there was a big wall of clouds coming my direction. Got spooked and turned around. Started to rain when I got to the car. It seemed like the clouds were everywhere, so I drove to the gym and ran on the treadmill. Kind of wish I hadn't. It didn't even keep raining. 

Thursday- Ran up south Cottonwood. Run ended up being a little longer. Got so close to the 4th bridge. Couldn't turn around early. Didn't get home until late. Was so hungry and so tired. I was too tired to cook. I think that took more motivation than to get out on the run. The outside of my right knee is sore on Friday.
 morning though.

Friday- Did the swim workout. Felt a little off, but okay. Rode the bike. Legs feeling a little tired. Rested on Friday night.

Saturday- Rode, rwn, and rested. I wasnt resting so much for the race as for just having an easy weekend. Get the legs and body rested when i can.

Sunday- Didnt give myself enough time to get ready for the race. Forgot about a bunch of little things that take time. Anyway, didnt get in a swim warmup. Did jump in to get wet though. I dont know if it was not warming up, the water being cold, asthma or all of the above, but I spent a lot of time with my head out of the water just trying to breath. I even walked in one part where it is really shallow. I never got used to the water. At one point really thought I was going to have to just quit.  Ugghh. So I worked hard on the bike and made up a lot of places, and kept the places on the run. Ended up 3rd female overall. Sort of disappointing to have such a crappy swim. I really had an image of at least seeing Holly Walker, that got shattered. I don't do well in cold water. Find it kind of worrisome. Hopefully with more open water practice I will get better. Funny though, comparing results to a couple of years ago. I was only 1 minute slower.

 Bike works, car doesn't

View from last weekends run. That's Baldy. Beautiful wildflowers.