Taking the Reins

Took another day off from exercising today to give my poor ol’ legs a bit of a break in between coaching sessions.  Between yesterday’s run and tomorrow’s bike/run, they need all the help they can get in the recovery department.  Was contemplating a swim, but I am fighting some kind of bug and think that rest is just what the doctor ordered today.

Nothing new and exciting in the world of Mtngirlincali’s culinary adventures.  In fact, it’s looking much the same as it always does!  Am waiting for DH to get home so we can grill up some chicken breasts and then watch some sort of movie.  Then sleep, and time for practice!!  (I’m addicted to training — it’s pretty sad that it’s the part of the week I now look forward to the most) 

Can’t say that I have much to add over here, though. Tri training is a blast and I’m finding that my body is feeling better and better as the weeks go on. I was afraid that my knee would act up over all of this — and it still might — but it is responding very well to all the exercise. I took some “before” pictures on Wednesday, and I think I will take them every 2 weeks or so in the same embarassing outfit so that I can use them for comparison purposes. My hubby took them and laughed the whole time, saying it looked like a mug shot with sports bra and spandex!! He’s so supportive! Anyway, I’m a little afraid to post them at this point. I think I might black out my head. You know, in case they get circulated around the internet and I plan to run for office one day. We shall see…..if I am phenomenally successful in changing my body over the next 10 weeks, then perhaps I’ll feel better about posting my photos on the internet. I know this, though. My size 6 shorts are tight, and this is not a good thing!

Got some great news yesterday about my husband. He has an interview for an airline, finally! If he gets the job, he’ll be in training during my high school reunion AND triathlon. Go figure…..he misses both triathlons I’ve done. Buy hey, I’ll take it! I contacted my good friend from high school and we are going together– I’m his designated driver. He is gay and not wanting to tell the world about his new boyfriend, and my hubby will be in training (hopefully– fingers crossed and good thoughts, please!) — perfect combo. Hubby is now totally comfortable with us driving down there together. Ha! And my parents have decided to fly out for the triathlon, so I am jazzed. Last time, my mom arrived just after I crossed the finish line, so aside from internet results and writing all over my legs, there was no actual “proof” that I really did the race. I want to be seen this time around! Plus, it’s such a cool venue. Have I ever posted the link? Well, here it is:

http://www.pacificcoasttriathlon.com/

So, there it is in all its glory. The scenery is just to-die for. So hopefully I won’t die.

Well, that’s all there is, until I report the eating on Weightwatchen.