It has been another long week! However, I am feeling pretty good! At the start of the fourth week I was not so good. I had a couple issues with my body, but I found out it was an after effect of my hysterectomy. It is so funny how doctors forget to tell a person about the after effects of a major surgery. I ended up taking two days off at the start of the week, but I am feeling better and was right back to training after the two days. My friend at work is helping me with some advice and tips on the perfect clothing and other stuff to help me with my after surgery effects. Thanks J! I think my biggest hassle right now is mapping out my long rides. GPS is NOT always right. I have tried a couple different cycling apps and today's ride had me going in circles for a short period of time. Of course my dumb ass kept following the route and I circled one street about five times. Lol! I kept thinking I was missing a street, but apparently the app/gps was not right. My new app gave me three different options to ride to my destination in St. Charles. I chose the ride with the shortest amount of time, but it took me completely out of my way and put me on the Illinois Prarie Path which is limestone, and today it was wet limestone...it sucked! The other issue I have had is using my phone for my GPS and my phone goes dead after an hour of riding. The gps drains the battery. Steve and I bought an extra charger to charge it when my phone became low, which I did and the piece of crap only worked for about 45 minutes. So, Steve and I are on the hunt for a GPS and tracking system for my bike. Steve wants to be able to track me, and know where I am at all times, he is so over protective!! Lol!
Saturdays are probably my worst days for training right now! I have basketball camp at noon, so I have to have my workout completed by 11 and quickly jump in the shower and get to camp. Saturdays have always been my relax sleep late days and workout sometime during the day, but I have had to be on a schedule for the last 4 Saturdays. Two weeks left of camp and then I think Saturdays will be much better. I can't wait for it to be over. I have decided although I have a 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grader I can NOT stand instructing this age group for basketball. I do not know how elementary teachers do it! Seriously camp is only about 4 hours, but with training it feels like a full work day!!
Finally, I still hate running....hate it, hate it, hate it!
Goal for the week....
Coach Monster(I like that name considering I just saw this weeks training schedule) and I had a good discussion on Friday about nutrition for my rides and runs. I need to figure out a gel I like and a drink that doesn't make me feel bloated but also tastes good. I do like the sports beans but yesterday I put 4 in my mouth at one time on my ride and I almost puked!(I won't be doing that again)! This week my goal is to try different foods and gels. I don't like anything chewy, but I also do not like something with no flavor. It's a big task, but a task that needs to be completed..Coach Monster said I need to figure out now what makes me feel good and helps with energy. I can't wait!! I think that's it for now...the weeks are going by fast...but I do feel I am making good progress towards my ultimate goal!
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