Day 27

Progress! Today I faced my fear of biking on Rt 370. I only went about 4 miles, but at least it was a challenge with the hills. It was scary to have all of that traffic whizzing by me. I do not know if I was gripping my handles too hard out of fear or exhaustion, but the area above my wrist is killing me. It feels like carpel tunnel or something. Bike gloves are next on my shopping list!

Speaking of shopping, Tuesday night my husband brought me to a bicycle shop and bought two new tires (thinner treads; much easier to work with than the mountain bike tires), and a pair of tri-shorts. The shorts were $64.99! I guess no one said that this sport is cheap. I had to get them in a men's size since the selection wasn't as great. We probably could have gotten them cheaper some where else, but we try to support local B-ville businesses. I thought a pair of tri-shorts with the tight tri tip would frighten small children and adults alike, but it is not as bad as I pictured it to be.

Yesterday I did another mini brick workout. I biked for almost 2 miles (yes I realize I need to step up this mileage), than immediately came in and jumped on the treadmill. I was able to run the first 5 minutes, but after that 2 minutes of running was coming after 3 minutes of walking. My schedule on running for this week is 5:1, walking 1 minute after running 5 minutes straight. It is only Thursday. I have until Monday to meet that goal.

Tomorrow: swimming, biking AND running.