Finally. Let me say that again, Finally. Tough to find motivation this winter, probably some post Ironman Blues and an Ironman Date NOT circled on the calendar.
Training went well though. I joined the Chicago Blue Dolphins in early January and have nearly reached my 2009 swim totals in four months. Not sure if that's a reflection of my 2010 or lack of swimming in 2009. Spent the later portion of the Chicago winter working on my running. Thankfully the work paid off in March. Went up to race in the toughest Half Marathon in the midwest in Cary Illinois. The race lives up to its billing, nearly 2000 feet of climbing in 13.1 miles and is a must for those training for Boston. The race is small but the competition is fierce. Met up with a couple of teammates, Matt A and Mike B, and we all crushed the course.
Aside from a mini meltdown at mile 10 and 11, I was happy with my 1:33:17. This puts me on track for a strong spring and summer for my run. The weather has finally turned to Spring which means bike rides in Barrington. Karin (A3M athlete and GF)and I, have been out regaining our cycling legs the last two weekends. It always takes a few rides to regain the confidence of watts gained during the winter trainer session. With bike rides filling the weekend calendar, that means POST RIDE BURRITOS.....
Running a local 5K tomorrow. Hoping to break 19:00 to post a PB. Fingers crossed.
