1. I have been out of town the past two weekends. Words cannot express how relieved I am to be in town! So many exciting plans. Like, ripping out the shrubs in the front of my house. They have some sort of worm/disease and are dying faster than you can say Jack Robinson. I’ve been wanting to re-landscape that area for years so looks like this is nature’s way of saying, “Go for it!” You are welcome to come over – I’ll even let you use the chainsaw. I’m livin’ the life y’all. Big pimpin’ at the Pink Compound.
2. Saturday I’m racing Texas Girl, a little sprint tri. I say little because it is aimed at beginners and the field is pretty small. I’m not sure what to expect. I haven’t done a brick workout since, oh, before Galveston. Whoops. I don’t know anyone else racing so this will be a solo adventure. While I prefer to spot a friendly face racing on the course (it motivates me to pick up the pace) at least there will be no witnesses if I take a spill on my bike or my legs fail me on the run. The rest of my races this season are filled with frunners and frikers so that should be a blast!
3. I’ve started swimming with paddles some. Which basically means, I’ll soon drown. This has really brought to my attention the fact that the left side of my body has no idea how to swim. I’m surprised I don’t just swim in circles. Truth.
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I DO know why I have crazy, puffy goggle eyes. Goggles. Sigh.
Paddles can REALLY show your weakness!! Until this year I thought paddles were SO HARD and hurt my shoulders.... but it turns out that was only true because I swam wrong for 28 years. *Sigh*
ReplyDeleteYes, Beth I took your advice and I'm loving them! I can def feel it in my tricepts and shoulders and my wonky left arm, ha!
DeletePaddles are awful and awesome at the same time. Kinda like goggle marks.
ReplyDeleteI love paddles! Sadly the pool where I swim most of the time has ridiculous rules and only lets you wear them if you are alone in a lane. Which happens almost never.
ReplyDeleteThat's probably not a bad rule. I've bonked people in the head with my bare hands before when they snuck in my lane to just laof around at the end. Hello, my head is down and I'm reaching forward just like Terry Laughlin told me!
DeleteHave fun at your race! And I love those paddles. I bet they are working you hard!
ReplyDeleteI have to ask- what exactly are the paddles for and how do they help?
ReplyDeleteThey create more resistance in the water and really force you to focus on your form with each stroke. It's a great tool when used correctly! (the bright colors also help your coach see what your paws are up to in the water!)
DeleteI would totally be there with my glitter signs and loud yelling and camera to capture all your pinkness if I'd had a little more notice!!! I will be cheering you from South A!! Go, go, go!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I need someone to RACE with Mama! :o)
DeleteI'll be there to cheer you on and you'll meet me first thing at the Registration table. You're going to do great and have a lot of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI officially predict you win the sprint. HAVE FUN!
ReplyDeleteTrue story, I never realized paddles actually did anything other than make people look like dorks. LOL! Perhaps I should try them out?
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