Something is wrong with this blog site. I have been trying to post for a few weeks now but I keep getting locked out. Hopefully this works.
After slacking off a little around the holidays, I'm back!! It feels so good to be back on track. My swimming has suffered a bit, but not enough to frustrate me.
I do have to say that I love my trainer. I can't get over how much of a workout it is. I have to wipe my bike down after each use because of all the dripping sweat. I have my trainer right next to my treadmill; I just hop right on after riding and get in a nice brick workout. So far I am doing okay with the seat. I am going to give myself until March. It it is still bugging me, I will check out new seats. I was tempted to put my mountain bike seat on my road bike, but just could not bring myself to do it. Not sure why, but it would feel like I was cheating.
Three things I am afraid to get but need is:
clipless pedals
areo bars
wetsuit
Okay, maybe I do not "need" these things but these would really help in pushing myself to the next level. Sometimes I ask myself whether I do want to take things up a notch. I am working on gettting that confidence level up.
I have only officially signed up for Iron Girl. Now that 70.3 is in June, I am not sure I would be ready. I think I am pushing that back to 2013. I still need to build up a strong base. I know I can do it, but it would be nice to have that extra 3 months of open water swim under my belt.
I will be updating my blog with a training plan shortly.
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Sounds like things are going well for you!! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteI have the same set-up - trainer next to treadmill. I love it!
ReplyDeleteClipless pedals - FIRST and FOREMOST...they will make a great difference in your pedaling power. Don't be afraid of them. They are awesome. You can build up a lot of practice using them on the trainer before you take them outside.
Aerobars - the bike I am borrowing has them LOVE THEM! I feel like I have so much more power when I am in aero. FYI - work up the time using them - my back and neck get tired. Start with a few minutes in an out of them.
Can't comment on the wetsuit - I don't have any wetsuit legal races here. :) Happy New Year!