Top of the Key

A great Saturday to cap off a very difficult week.  With it being holiday season, lots of parties to go to, and sort of ate into my training a bit.  But it was good challenge, and still did all my workouts.  We got up early and swam at the rec center for 7.  It was important for me to get this swim in, although time was a big factor as we were hosting the HEP team party.  So after the swim, we rushed back so i could jump on the bike.

Started my 66 miles on the cranks.  At 13 miles, i headed outdoors.  It was a beautiful day.  I went to the regular course I do my 3 mile repeats on, and had a good run.  I had 5 total, and nailed them all.  Felt good to be on the tri bike, and my lower back was feeling fine.  After finishing up those, i headed home to finish the ride on the cranks.  At first it was tough.  I had 19 miles to go.  But after a few miles, something kicked in and i was a pedaling machine.  Probably could have done more miles if i had to, but kept it to 66.  Got it done.

I watched the Hawaii Ironman they played on nbc, and it’s alwasy a touching a story.  So much emotion and shear determiniation go into this sport.  Makes it feel like you’re on the top of the world.