Damn You Germs!

After a week of being sick with what I would describe as one of the worst colds I've ever had, I finally got a chance to get a workout in today. That wasn't necessarily the plan, but after 5 days of feeling like poo-poo, the last 3 coughing my head off, I had anticipated spending this last day before starting another work week resting on the couch to ensure that I was well enough to make it into the office to see my clients and not have to cancel any appointments. But after getting some homemade chili in me, and vegging out to 22 Jump Street, my body couldn't take the laziness anymore and was just BEGGING to get in a little sweat session. (Side note: This is how I know I'm an actual "athlete" now and not just going through some phase - when my body actually goes through withdrawal from exercise after a certain period of time, and I'm jonesing for some kind of physical activity). Not really feeling up to a swim just yet, I decided to go at it with the trainer once again. I still had at least the second half of Scrooged to watch since my last ride, so I climbed upon my humble steed and off we went for a 60-minute spin. I have to say, the hour went by fairly quickly and I felt great afterwards. Not only physically, but mentally as well. I'm really looking forward to getting the tri bike on the trainer at some point and trying my hand at that new piece of machinery - in fact, I'm not sure why I don't at this point. My Garmin 920 won't be in for almost another month or so, so there's really no reason for me to NOT hop on and get some time in the saddle. I think it still intimidates me, though. I need to just get over that part of it, I know, because heck - I did just drop a few dollars on the sucker and it is (supposedly) gonna make me a more efficient and faster triathlete, so what am I waiting for? I also got some new gear for the bike, and for my up-and-coming amateur triathlete career - a water bottle for the aero position (I'm sure there is a technical name for this, but I couldn't tell you what it is at this point), some nutrition for my training and practice-races, a Total Immersion swimming book/manual, and an awesome new tri bag to boot. Again, when you're receiving this kind of swag as a Christmas gift, you know this isn't just a game anymore - or, at least, you're wanting to look the part. :) Regardless, I'm hoping that now that this cold is (nearly) over, I can schedule some upcoming workouts and get back at it. Only 2 months or so left before the REAL training begins for the Half IM in Muncie. The next 8 weeks is gonna be interesting to say the least.