Alright, sorry about the lack of posting, but I promise I've been keeping up with reading everyone else's lives, training, racing, etc. Wow, I wish I had some really cool thing going on right now to post about, but how do you talk about the doldrums of IM training. It's been pretty much the same story everyday/weekend. Get up before day break, head out for swim, or bike, or run, or a combination of some or all, and come home hours later. Yes, it has been a bit monotonous, but to tell you the truth I'm loving every bit of it. I can honestly say that I haven't dreaded one workout. Don't know why. I've definitely been there with other stuff that I've done.
Last weekend may have been the closest I've come to not enjoying a workout. It was my first scheduled century ride. I found myself at mile 36 not being too happy about being on the bike and wondering how I was going to find the mental strength to go the remaining 64. I decided at mile 44 I was just going to keep riding further away from the house so no matter what, I would have to ride home to ensure I finished the century. Things did turn around for me around mile 70 when I was able to get in the zone a bit and started enjoying the ride again. The last 20 miles were actually enjoyable and a bit of a victory ride. Half the good feelings were due to finding that I still had good strength in my legs. That along with over coming the mental war was very encouraging.
So over the last three weekends, I've gone for 18,18, and 20 mile runs. All were done in my smoking hot K-Swiss K-onas. Love em. In my previous pair of Nike Elites, after mile 9 or so I was having to deal with sweat soaked shoes that weighed 4 pounds a piece. Not so in the K-onas. The holes in the bottom of the shoes have helped my keep my shoes relatively dry and as light as when I started. So K-Swiss, you've got a believer here. I could always use a sponsor.
Not too much else to talk about. My lip is poked about a bit since Contador has taken the Yellow Jersey which pretty much ends Lance's chances. Had to see that one coming. It was a great effort, and hopefully it's not over. He's an incredible athlete and a smart rider. Can't count him out just yet.
Last but not least, tailwinds to you all.
