Once again, Patsy is my inspiration.

Patsy's done it again. I don't know what it is, but after every one of her visits I find myself sweating a lot and getting in much better shape. Somehow, I'm doing what I truly never thought would happen-- training for a tri! I hate running! I can't swim! What am I doing? I have no idea, but the way Pats described her first tri experience was truly inspiring. As always, she impresses the hell out of me and manages to motivate me in a way none of my other friends can. Thanks for that, sweetie!

Thus, having only seven weeks to get my fat rump in shape, I've chosen to jump right in. Yesterday I rode in to Central Park and did a couple of laps with my DH/de facto cycling coach. We worked on climbing techniques and some spinning. Yikes have I got a long way to go! Managed to crank out 50k for my trouble but sheesh! last summer I was doing metric centuries without too much difficulty. Nothing like a little reality check, eh, folks? So, 50k on the bike yesterday, and a very painful 2 mile run today. I really do hate running especially when it feels like I have a small person sitting on my chest the whole way. DH was invaluable as he rode his bike alongside me with cold water bottles and lots of encouragement. Tomorrow will be a busy day, so I won't have time for much other than some yoga and some weights. I still have to find a pool to swim in- I'm thinking West Side Y (conveniently located but expensive!) or perhaps the aquatic center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (not quite as convenient but 1/15th the price of the Y). We shall see. Cheers for now!