Brookings to Boston

It's July, and I am running out of training time for this upcoming tri.  

Got back in the pool this morning, and did 900.  Timing my strokes, I found that the breath stroke is by far my fastest stroke.  I would also feel comfortable sighting with this stroke-as trying to close my eyes while under water and sighting while breathing with the freestyle, I quickly found the lane barriers.  Yet, I am not sure how tired that would leave my legs for the bike and run portions of the race.  

The tri is on July 28th.  Am I out of time to quicken my freestyle stroke?  Any suggestions for sighting?

After the short swim this morning, I threw on a pair of short and my shoes (without socks this morning) and ran to the golf course.  I was hoping to see my husband on the putting greens, but I must have just missed him. Oh well.  

After the drive to SD, my husband and I got out of the car and got on the bikes.  My husband rode the mountain bike my parents have been working to fix, and I brought my road bike.  My poor husband, trying to keep up on the mountain bike. He got a good workout, while I enjoyed the easier pace and conversation today.   

Another solid day of training today.  It began with a 16 mile bike ride on the highway.  The wind direction was very confusing this morning.  On my way out, I felt that I was against the wind, and was looking forward to the wind at my back for my return trip.  However, upon turning around, the wind was at my face again! (or at least I thought so!)

Despite the wind, and my computer not working so that I could not see my average mph, it felt like a good ride.  After completing my ride, I handed my bike off to my husband so that he could follow me on my run.  

The brick workout was excellent practice, and I really appreciated my husband's positive comments to get me through what seemed like a slow 3.7 miles.  I am hopeful that the race will not feel as hot with an earlier start (90 degree temps are not so much fun.)

Another brick workout today.  I biked along the highway again, but ended up shortening the bike ride when I had another front flat tube.  I am not surprised that I got a puncture with the condition of the highway shoulder, but it still never a part of the training plan! After fixing the flat, I headed back home to make sure that I still got my six mile run in before my brother's birthday party. 

On the run, I stopped by the golf course where my husband, dad, and brother were playing their morning round.  It was nice to take a few minutes, grab some water from them, and then continue on in the heat (96).   

Cross Training today to stay out of the 100+ degree temps and high humidity outside today. Spent my workout time inside on the elliptical. 

Today I went out the the triathlon course to get a feel for the bike route.  I will need to do some checking into the course.  If we are biking on the road, it will be just fine.  However, if we are expected to stay on the bike path, it could be interesting. I was very disappointed by the lack of upkeep on the trail.  Loose gravel and huge sidewalk cracks slowed my times down some.  

The morning run was with my husband.  We both have lots of work to do, but it was enjoyable to run with him again!!  

Back to the gym today to sub for a kickboxing class and a core class.  A good hour cardio workout and a half hour of core work.

 The rest of my workout today was packing and moving boxes in our house.  Only a few days left until the move.  Crunch time!