This week has been a series of ups and downs. Tuesday, during my run, something really nice happened. As I was sweating and huffing along, nodding and smiling at the people walking by, one of the joggers and I simultaneously recognized each other. It turns out that one of my close friends from high school was out jogging in the park! It was really odd. We've only seen each other twice since we graduated, including on Tuesday, so it was great to see her again. We jogged a bit together catching up, but anchor dog Meggie was too worn out to keep up, so I just got her number and will call her soon. It was great to see her again.
On the "not so good" side, I ended up sick with a migraine for a couple of days and missed a work out. I'm not too worried as I'm doing it for fun, so if it won't be fun, I'm not going to do it. And trust me, running with a migraine isn't fun.
Friday Ben and I got out our old, decrepit, rusty, mountain bikes and started to go for a ride. Unfortunately, I'm not the smartest person mechanically, and I didn't get my bike seat on correctly. It was UNCOMFORTABLE. Ben described it as a torture device. After less than 20 minutes, I was home again.
Today, Saturday, has been excellent. It started out with Ben and I going to the pool for a nice swim, which put me in such a good mood that I've been smiling, laughing and blaring music for the rest of the day. We also went to REI to pick up some cycling shorts. I read on the Slow Fat Triathlete blog about how very few stores actually carry workout clothes for larger people. REI was mentioned as being one of the few that does. The odd thing is, as the author pointed out, what are big people supposed to wear when they're getting in shape?? I mean come on. So here's someone who 
doesn't like to exercise, sweats more than most, and is uncomfortable to begin with, and we're not going to give them something comfortable to wear? I've had to run in sweats and a cotton T-shirt, and now I'm running in amazing moisture wicking fabric. I can tell you, I'm much more likely to keep running now that I'm wearing something that isn't obscenely uncomfortable and heavy when wet. Anyway, I got an incredibly cute pair of capri's at REI that have bike padding in them. (I don't know if you can see it, but there is really cute teal embroidery on the bottom.)
doesn't like to exercise, sweats more than most, and is uncomfortable to begin with, and we're not going to give them something comfortable to wear? I've had to run in sweats and a cotton T-shirt, and now I'm running in amazing moisture wicking fabric. I can tell you, I'm much more likely to keep running now that I'm wearing something that isn't obscenely uncomfortable and heavy when wet. Anyway, I got an incredibly cute pair of capri's at REI that have bike padding in them. (I don't know if you can see it, but there is really cute teal embroidery on the bottom.)We also went to a bike shop, Pacific Coast Bicycles in PB, where we had some of the best customer service I've had. (And trust me, I'm a customer service snob.) The guy who helped us, Joe, was willing to adjust my bike seat, which was on 
backwards... oops!, install the bike odometer that I bought, and fit my bike for free! They are really amazing. If I end up really getting into triathlons, I'm going to get my bike there. If nothing else, I got a new bike pump, new lights, and a great little set of bike mounted iPod speakers. (When they play, I'm brought back to Burning Man. I wonder if they'll let me use them during a race sometime?) When I rode my bike home from the shop, it felt marvelous! Ben and I are going back out for another ride tonight so I can get my 45 min in. Oh, and if you go to their website, don't be put off like I was by the "West Coast Choppers" look of it. Luckily, Ben had been there before and knew what great service they provide.
backwards... oops!, install the bike odometer that I bought, and fit my bike for free! They are really amazing. If I end up really getting into triathlons, I'm going to get my bike there. If nothing else, I got a new bike pump, new lights, and a great little set of bike mounted iPod speakers. (When they play, I'm brought back to Burning Man. I wonder if they'll let me use them during a race sometime?) When I rode my bike home from the shop, it felt marvelous! Ben and I are going back out for another ride tonight so I can get my 45 min in. Oh, and if you go to their website, don't be put off like I was by the "West Coast Choppers" look of it. Luckily, Ben had been there before and knew what great service they provide. So, the workout today is.... swim - 1200 meters, bike 45 min. Tomorrow I'm going to run/walk for 35 min.
No comments:
Post a Comment