Yes, finally, a day of sun! Out the door I went this morning to meet a riding buddy (poor thing is getting over pneumonia...she was happy to get outside!). Windows down, music playing, and the buzz of lawnmowers, weedwackers and motorcycles. I wasn't the only one itching for sun! Folks finally got to tame their lawns and motorcyclists got to ride free.
Needless to say, the SRT was packed full of people happy to be outside and not worry about torrential rains. By the time Martha and I finished our ride, I decided "what the hell! i'll go for a run. it's just too damn nice to go home." So, off came the bike shoes and helmet and on went the sneaks and visor (thanks Packy).
And, for 3 miles, I kept repeating to myself "must practice bricks more often." I almost forgot what it's like to run after biking. Took me about 3/4 mile to get my jogging legs to work. Whew.
What got me through? Staying hydrated on both the bike and the run. A banana and a Hammer Gel (Montana Huckleberry) after the bike, and a nice big juicy orange and some peanuts after the run.
I'm about a week away from being able to get back in the pool! As excited as I am about the thought, I'm also super nervous. Nervous that I will beat myself up for not being able jump in and swim 5,000 right away. Gonna have to leave the ego in the locker room.
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