Long Time No See

OK, so I have been MIA for a little while. But boy, time sure does fly by fast. Where have the past two weeks gone? So much to say, but I will keep it short.

Running - its been difficult to run because it is either brutally cold out or it has snowed and the sidewalks are slippery. I get really excited when it is above 25 degrees and there is no snow/ice on the ground, because that means I can run outside. Running on the treadmill has been a no go for me. So my running mileage hasn't been all that great.

I have also decided that races are not going to happen until it gets warmer out - oh say sometime in March. Getting up real early when it is dark and cold out and all I want to do is stay in bed is not going to happen. So as much as I would like to do a race or two or five, I am sitting them out until Mrs. Springtime comes along.

Biking - I have had to miss spin class a couple of times because of work. BUT, I downloaded some spin podcasts and am loving them. I did one this past weekend and it was fantastic. Good music and an excellent workout. Definitely helps when I can't make it to spin class.

Swimming - my swimming is really coming along. The more I practice, the more comfortable I feel. I also started swim classes last week. They happen to be after work so after one lap l, my legs were tired. I couldn't believe it - 20 yards should tire me. However, I blame sitting at a desk all day. I think I am just going to need to really warm up and stretch before class.

The instructor gave us some helpful hints on how to improve our stroke, so I have been working on really concentrating on that, and doing my drills.

I also joined a triathlon club/team. I have yet to go to a swim practice - will probably go next week. I am looking forward to it. The run practices are not going to happen - 6:00-7:30 a.m.? Don't people have to go to work? Or do they just mosey in when they please? I could never run until 7:30 a.m. and then expect to make it to work by 8:30 a.m. They also have team bike reads on the weekends when it gets warmer. I am going to try one of those out and will hope that I don't get dropped. Getting back from Jersey by my lonesome will not be fun.