First of all - I got over my fear of open water swimming. Well, I would not say a fear of open water - just a fear of those monsters we call jelly fish. Saturday Carla and Ron pretty much told me - we are doing an open water swim and you are joining us. So after looking at the gulf:
I was all about it. No jelly fish in sight. We got in a great 80 min swim. I also wrangled Ron and swim coach Jonathan to swim on Monday as well:
Well, that fear did not last long. :) Take that jelly fish. You can't bring this girl down.
After our long ass workout on Sunday - Ron took Carla and I to his 'Man garage' and showed us how to clean our bikes. I'll get a more detailed description to you later (I have to discuss what we did with Carla - I have a feeling I forgot parts) I know it included a hose, a few different kinds of spray stuff and a stiff brush. But I did get some killer photos of Babs (Bad Ass Bike) and the Princess getting a face lift:
Team QR is ready to race!
Training is going awesome. Most of the time. Today was one of those 4am wake up calls I just did not want to open my eyes to. So I had a piss poor attitude. Just ready to get the ride done with so I could drink my coffee and watch the Today show. But then I saw this:
And my frown just turned upside down. What a beauitful sunrise! :)
Anyone else out there doing Augusta? If so, let me know! Babs and the Princess are heading out on Friday! Whoohooo!!!
Random Rant: I hope Liddsey Lohan goes to jail. She has a major drug problem and needs to go away for a long time before she runs someone over. Plus, I'm freaking tired of hearing about her. (Told you it was random!)
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looking forward to the bike cleaning post. I wonder about this...my bike is dirty. LOL. I'm going to Augusta 70.3 in 2011? Does that count?
Sooo agree about Lindsay! ok, yah, that was random, but agree!;-)
and I default to the DH to clean my bike. i KNOW i need to get more hands on w/it..
I have to confess that I've never cleaned my bike! My husband is the "bike guy" around here and he always does it for me...I love him! :) I know I need to learn to do it myself, but it's actually something he likes to do.
Ugh...I CANNOT stand LL! She just needs to disappear!
I do clean my bike, but often wonder if I'm doing all that I'm supposed to do. One of the local tri clubs has a clinic coming up. I think I should attend. Nothing like a clean ride.
I'm SO impressed you got back in the water after the jellyfish sting! I'm not sure I would be gutsy enough. Good luck in Augusta!
A clean bike is a happy bike, and a happy bike is a FAST bike!!!
hahahahaha. I was like, lindsey lohan what now? but i agree. go to jail!
have a great weekend!! stay away, jellies! i always think of nemo's dad bouncing on the jellies. probably doesn't work as well if you aren't a cartoon.
I usually drop my bike in the pool in the backyard.... wash and wear..
We are getting close, aren't we??
i love you you three do everything together! what an awesome group you have :)
what an awesome sunrise. And I agree with you about Lindsey Lohan. Tired of hearing about it. But I tire of hearing about any celebrity news. It's not news to me.
Wow, I definitely want those "how to clean your bike details" ok! I have NO idea what I am doing! Love that pic of you out on your bike. Ok.. if you are getting up at 4am, I can get up at 4am.. I have GOT to tell myself that when the alarm goes off. I've got about 1.5 more months of IM trianing and I need to buckle down!! Thanks for inspiring me!! Glad training is going well!
Hey! Glad you are doing well and cleaning your bike and swimming with the jellyfish! :)) 4am does come early - it is the best when we are done w/ the workouts, but 4am hurts a bit. Good luck w/ the training still!
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