Ack... biking today was SO hard.
I haven't biked for 2 weeks-- since I decided it was biking that caused the whole searing facial pain problem.
Then I ran yesterday (3 min run- 5 min walk x 48 minutes... 3.6 miles. Excellent), and swam the day before (1900 yds), so I was just tired. And I was nervous about the ride & didn't sleep much last night... so a few miles in, I was already dragging.
I made it though. Maria was great, and stayed with me the whole time. I biked the whole way-- even the hills. It was a nice ride-- we were in the Great Swamp-- and I felt good (though even more exhausted) when I was done.
I need to start thinking of myself as an athlete, and watch the hydration, and electrolytes, and nutrition & all that stuff.
Tomorrow is a rest day.
In a moment of insanity, I joined Team In Training, and committed to doing the Westchester Triathlon in September. 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run. I used to knit several hours a day, and always wondered what would happen if I devoted that time to fitness instead. I think I am about to find out.
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