A swim, then another swim, a shorter bike and a run....oh yeah, and yet another bike!!

me with Oscar, Sandra, Diane and Sharriff

83 days to go!!!

Yesterday I did an Olympic race, followed by a 3 hr bike ride.
Weirdest race ever!
Swim:
About 10 seconds before the wave start, it began pouring!! So when our wave started, we jumped it, only to realize from a calm, cloudy morning, it has changed to a crazy, windy storm! The water immediately got very choppy and the wind kept pushing us to the left. I could only swim on the left side, that's how bad the rain was! We could not see our way, nor the buoys. I started to follow all the light blue caps, but many were just standing there calling for lifeguards. Then a huge lightning followed quickly by a thunder struck! I said "oh shit!" I'm too far to turn, so I'll finish. Then I was able to follow the orange caps of the wave behind me. About a 1/4 mile into the swim, someone reaches me and tells me, "the race has been canceled!" So we all swam back to shore. 3 minutes later they restarted the race, cutting the swimming distance to a 1/2 mile.

Bike:
We get to transition and everything is so wet!! Thank God my stuff was one of the few that was only soaking wet and not under water! Got on the bike and although there were some puddles on the road, it felt safe. So I'm thinking, I'll go moderate, and really push it on the second loop! Only to hear the volunteers shouting "only one loop!" What?? Are you kidding me??

Run:
The run was fine, but my socks and sneakers were soaked. I did exactly what I said I was gonna do. I did an effortless 10 min/mile. The run really felt like we were doing Mudder races. The course was full of puddles and mud. I was looking for the 100m obstacle course! I think putting salt pills in my drink bottles is what saved the day. I finished fresh!

the Longer Bike:
The 3hr bike ride was windy. I was tired and realized it in the first loop. But I figured, doing a race and then go training will prepare me so much more for the conditions I might or will experience in an Ironman. I think mountain bikes were passing me! But I figured, its all about the saddle time. I also figured out I need to make changes in my nutrition. As I finished, I felt so nauseous I didn't wanna eat, but while I stretched, I still drank my Endurox, a banana and an apple. It made me feel better, but my stomach felt like in Augusta, so time to try something new in my nutrition.

I'm glad I get to race with the people I call my friends! As I ran, I cheered everyone who was under the weather, as well as to those who were giving their 110%, I even pointed out a hot ass Hammerhead to a fellow runner! (By the way, where the hell did he come from?)

Oh! and I tried some acupuncture for my disc, and I think it's making me feel a little better! Juana is all about being spiritual and she knows her shit! I'm perhaps the least spiritual person, but I believe in positive thinking and although I was wondering about the spritual side of Chinese medicine, whatever! It works, I wont question it if you're making me all better!