Spokes

It has been 10 months and three days since my last triathlon. You would think that I would have been prepared well in advance of the San Diego International Triathlon this year considering all of the time I had to train. Life seems to have a way of sneaking up on you sometimes, and about two weeks ago I realized that I needed to start swimming again if I expected to survive 1000 meters in San Diego Bay. 14 days, and 5 swim practices. Not really the sort of preparation that it takes to win races, but it would have to do. This race was really just an opportunity to determine where I was at fitness wise anyway. It helps to go in with low expectations to avoid disappointment. I figured I would be OK on the run, as I have been running somewhat consistently over the past month or so. My pace has been around a 6:15/mile for shorter efforts so I estimated that I could push out 6:45’s for the race if I felt good. Obviously the bike would not be an issue after all the cycling I have been doi

Triathlon is now getting in the way of my bike training. Yes I know I did a freakin' Ironman last year, but for some reason this year, swimming and running seem like painful disciplines I can live without. What has happened? Perhaps life is just getting in the way. Scheduled training session--sinus infection. Scheduled century ride--phone call from a friend "Hey Tim, I've got a free ticket to a 3-day cruise this weekend! You want to roll?" Dang it. Who can turn down a free cruise? Well, perhaps next year will be more consistent. For now I guess I will board the cruise ship bound for Mexico.