This "Oh Shit!" moment brought to you by...
So...I've been under the assumption that the training for our half IM would begin mid-January after we return from the Bahamas.
Not so much.
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Coach Mo which basically said...Training begins next week. I should have your schedules posted on Workoutlog.com within the next few days (while the plan is indeed posted, you won't be able to view it until after I complete the workout and copy it into my log).
Well...he had the first four weeks of my plan posted later that day.
And thus, the "Oh Shit!" moments commenced.
Ever since it's been a hint of excitement with a tinge of what the hell have I gotten myself into. Kind of like the episode of Saved By The Bell where Jessie took too many caffeine pills and went into a singing fit of "I'm soooooooooo excited...I'm sooo...soooo....scared!"
And to make matters worse, I can't find my Pinhead key for my bike (and no, the number was never written down, even though Mike registered it for me). Which means I can't get it set up on the trainer. Which means I am royally screwed. I just need to figure something out before our bike class starts up in a few weeks.
Anyhoo...the brand spankin' new aerobars are on my bike, and now I have the integral job of figuring out how to ride and navigate my way with them without crashing into every inanimate object on the road. Which is something I am surprisingly good at. But something tells me that'd result in a nice big fat DQ on the course.
...okay. It's time to go pick up my super cute thick black frame nerd reading glasses. But stay tuned as I still have to report on my oh so traumatic experience of finding a wet suit.
Not so much.
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Coach Mo which basically said...Training begins next week. I should have your schedules posted on Workoutlog.com within the next few days (while the plan is indeed posted, you won't be able to view it until after I complete the workout and copy it into my log).
Well...he had the first four weeks of my plan posted later that day.
And thus, the "Oh Shit!" moments commenced.
Ever since it's been a hint of excitement with a tinge of what the hell have I gotten myself into. Kind of like the episode of Saved By The Bell where Jessie took too many caffeine pills and went into a singing fit of "I'm soooooooooo excited...I'm sooo...soooo....scared!"
And to make matters worse, I can't find my Pinhead key for my bike (and no, the number was never written down, even though Mike registered it for me). Which means I can't get it set up on the trainer. Which means I am royally screwed. I just need to figure something out before our bike class starts up in a few weeks.
Anyhoo...the brand spankin' new aerobars are on my bike, and now I have the integral job of figuring out how to ride and navigate my way with them without crashing into every inanimate object on the road. Which is something I am surprisingly good at. But something tells me that'd result in a nice big fat DQ on the course.
...okay. It's time to go pick up my super cute thick black frame nerd reading glasses. But stay tuned as I still have to report on my oh so traumatic experience of finding a wet suit.
Labels: Bike, Half Iron Training
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 2:06 PM
8 Camper Comments:
All i ask is this:
when I'm ready to do a Tri, will you please, please help me with gear, training and such?
You'll be fine, Jayhawk, I just know it. :)
Very cool, I know you can do it. Also thanks for inspiration, I finally started up my new blog which is all about running, cycling and my new passion for the PCT Hike. see ya on the trails
This is why I don't think a Tri is ever for me. You're brave, Barb, very brave!
BAHAMAS??? Take me too, please!!!!
Good luck with the training.
I also want to come to the bahamas - I hear it is a great place to cure a cold!
This is a reality bites moment. Can you PLEASE stow in one of your suitcase when you go to the Bahamas? I don't eat much...really.
GOOD LUCK with training...how exciting!!
I am so jealous of all these bloggers going to the Bahamas, cruises...etc.
Have fun!!!
Hey, my day 1 is over! I hope your day 1 goes well too...and HOPEFULLY I will be racing next to you in Kansas...depends on funds. But I soooo want to be there! Good luck with your first week of training!!
p.s. you might have to change your name to "Tri Jayhawk!"
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