triathlon training

so...in a week from tonight, i will be sleeping, and waking up bright and early for my first sprint triathlon ever! i am nervous, especially about the swim, but i think i will be o.k. i am hoping that swimming in rough lake michigan will be harder than swimming at eagle creek...but we will see!

training for triathlons are fun. they break up the regular running routine and give you some other options, plus, you are cross training, so essentially, your whole body is getting into shape! its a 3 in one deal! in many different ways :)

so, time will tell how i will do, but i am hoping for the best. i have been going to a friday morning class on the lake at 5:30 am for training. the class has been a good learning experience--and good training. today we did 2 mini tris. swim15, bike 20, run 10 then swim10, bike 15, run 10...its interesting, and good practice for transitions.

it is a great sport to be a part of...if you have money to afford it! i mean geez! you can easily spend up to 3000 dollars JUST to get the basics(including a nice bike, swim suit, goggles, swim cap, running shoes, clipless pedals as well as shoes, helmet, socks, hat, sunglasses, water bottle, energy food, bike lock, wetsuit....etc!). it is rediculous....depending on how serious you are and how many accessories you want, it is a lot of money. i just invested in a one of a kind :) unitard type thing. you can swim, bike, and run in it without changing, which i love--and has a little extra padding for the bike...but not too much for chafing--hey, all this stuff is very important!

i know this isnt too exciting, but its my life right now. train. walk dogs. work. :) spanish. i love it!plus, God is teaching me and molding me through this unique summer experience here in the city.

and if you will be in the indy area--sat, july 29 at eagle creek park in indiana at 8am! be there for support :) danielle and her training crew will also be there! it will be fun!!!!

p.s. i have been hearing rumors that i sound like im from the south. i am not...and i dont sound like it :)