Productive Weekend

I had a blast volunteering at the CB&I Tri. Coach Bill is a super sweet cool guy. He made sure I met a few people, and we went on a hunt so I could meet Coach Liz, but we missed her. Below are a few pics he took, which I told him he better let a chick know when it's coming so I can suck in, turn to a 45 degree angle, chin down, eyes up, and smile. That just made me think of that song, "Supermodel" work..work it girl, and make love to the camera. LOL! Anyhoo, I did get to cheer on Biker Mom. I gave her a high five, and told her "to run that run". I do find a lack of words when cheering on people. I refuse to say the, almost there. It is just not something I would want to hear unless I could see the finish line. I am pretty sure it was all in the way I said run that run that rocked since she went from a shuffle to a full on run. I even gave myself a pat on the back for avoiding a hot Papa John's slice that was offered to me. There was a bit of tragedy at the event. I saw ambulances drive through transition pretty fast which let me know whatever was going on at the water was serious. I later read in the news that a 51 year old triathlete passed away. My thoughts and prayers have been with his family since that morning.


After, the tri I met my sister at Twin Lakes for an open water swim. I got in 660 yards, and feel prepared for the 200 yard swim at this weekend's Ironbabe. I know I need to really give swimming all I have. After, the 1/2 marathon I will focus more attention to my swimming. Especially since I find myself picking events I will do based solely on the swim distance.

On Sunday my sister and I met for a bike ride. We decided on a 3.5 mile loop. It was a nice loop with only 2 traffic lights. The cyclists can take the right lane, and most people that drive the area stay on the left lane since they are accustomed to the bike traffic. My sister is still a sack of nerves on the bike, and wanted to just do one loop. I convinced her to ride a little more that the bike would become more second nature to her the more she rode. I am glad she stayed, and towards the end of the ride she seemed a little better, that or she was just happy to get outta there. I figure I can always have a riding partner if I don't scare her away from the bike, and what better partner than your sister. After, she left I did a quick loop since I wanted to start the run before it got too hot.

Next, I met Shane for a 5 mile run. It was 11 AM by than so it was hot and the sun was beating down. I talked his ear off for the first mile. He kept ripping off his headphones, and giving me the I wish she would shut the eff up look. He is not keen on the idea of running and talking. So, I piked down and we ran in silence with our iPods, but it was nice to know he was there. I tend to work a little harder when I run with him. I try to show him that I am tougher than him. He let's me believe I am, and that makes me a happy wife. LOL!

Weigh in had me down 3 lbs. this morning so 2 more to take off vacation weight

Saturday's Workout:

Swim

Open Water 660 yards

Sunday's Workout:

Cycle

7.8 Miles 45:38 10.26/mph

3.5 Miles 12:15 17.14/mph

Total = 11.3 miles

Run 5 Miles 59:51 (11:58)

Mile 1 (13:14) -- running the mouth

Mile 2 (12:00)

Mile 3 (11:54)

Mile 4 (11:32)

Mile 5 (11:11)

Swim Start

I still got the butterflies watching the start

Directing( you would not believe the amount of people who almost go the wrong way) & cheering out the runnersAnother Bill who just became an Ironman with his wife in AZ. I met her as well. She is a TNT coach. They had some of the best Ironman reports I have ever read. INSPIRING!