Flying Pig Training Begins

Just got in from a 10.4 mile run that was supposed to be 12, but Alicia had to get back in time to get ready for work so we had to cut it a little short. Was a little tired towards the end, and knees started aching (still do, sorta), but I had to keep moving on and telling myself, "You just did a half-marathon 3 weeks ago! You can DO this!"

Still averaging about a 11:30 - 12 min. pace, but I've always been slow and, although I wouldn't mind being a faster runner, if slow is what it takes to finish the race, then so be it. I am planning on getting a HR monitor so I can see just exactly if I am working at my highest capacity or not. If not, it sure feels like it, but it will be interesting to find out just the same. I think I'm becoming a tri/technology geek - I should be receiving my tax return in a week or so, and I'm already scoping out a Garmin, a watch that keeps track of swim laps, and some aero-bars for the bike. Being the anal person that I am, I'm definitely feeling that the purchase will be worth it since I will now be able to keep track of EXACT statistics (mileage/laps, calories, HR, elevation, etc.) Plus, the aero-bars are a must for my half-ironman in September. I'm excited!

Tomorrow is my first tri of the year - the Shelbyville Race Series #2, which I did last year for the first time. I'm really looking forward to this one - gonna be a bit chilly, but I'm definitely ready to jump back in there and get my feet wet (literally). Also, there are going to be a lot of Landsharks competing, and it will be nice to meet up with friends, and hopefully meet some new folks, too.

For now, I'm off and running again - this time to VO2 Multisport (tri store) to learn how to change a flat tire. Again, practical and needed workshop, but also an opportunity to talk to and meet more people......