It has been awhile, yet it hasn't been awhile...

I haven't written on here since Dec 12. Whoops. But don't worry, I have been exercising. Promise...

There was a little exercise in the rest of December and things have picked up much in January. There have been bikes, swims, runs. All of them feel like starting over from the beginning, when really we have had over 3 months of training under our belts. I'd have to say its mostly mental, the struggle. The body hangs in there fine, hasn't even been extremely sore like normal. It's the mind that says things like "I can't do it, I can't do it" during a 45 minute run, etc. Ridiculous. Oh don't get me wrong, we're working out hard and I'm tired like normal from the intensity, but it's really a mind game here, folks. I am sure it will all come around again soon, we'll establish a groove. And this promises to be a solid week for us. We're going to get 5 solid workouts in, the "long days" we'll get over with first (including tonight's 43 minute run) and a few brick workouts in there too. I'm looking forward to it.

Also making some mental notes about things I'll need to get more organized. After having one too many bike rides with a sore butt, I've decided I am definitely getting a new bike seat. A nice cushy gel one. I also have been eying Kate's bike pedal cages, which I think will give me more strength. The bike portion is still clearly my weakness in this race, I really have to step it up in that area and I think hard work, a tune up, and a few new items will get me stronger. As the time nears I also realize I have to get my clothing options in check. Originally Kate & I planned to get something fun and funky and now that I'm running for AWB I need to figure out a way to get their stuff printed on my gear, etc. Decisions, decisions.

I'm too tired to keep writing. ;) Just had to post a little note so you know that I AM still working out over here and that you should still support me for this great cause...pretty please!!!

xo,
K