Do. (Or There is No Tri.)

Tybee Island, Rails to Trails

The Expert and I are currently undergoing the most mind-boggling vacation to date.

My parents are watching the dos bambinos for two days, and he and I have secured a hotel across the river in Savannah.  We had planned for two nights of sleep.  And so far, the one night was great.

The most mind-boggling part about this so-called vacation is the mileage that has been put down.

[And I don’t mean driving.]

Swimming:  3000 meters
Biking: 50 miles
Running: 10 miles (over two workouts)

All of this… and on vacation??!  Tell me that people can’t change.

Daddy & Stella

The Expert said just a few moments ago:  “Where is my wife and what have you done with her??”  It’s true.  The “old” me of five years ago would have NEVER sweated on “vacation.”  The old me would have never worn a sleeveless dress.  Yes, my arms are still fat.  But they are so stinking sunburned from the ride, I can’t imagine wearing sleeves at this moment.

Now?  Things become a habit.  You do the training, or you won’t have a triathlon.  So I choose to do it.   Even on vacay.

So does the Expert.

We woke up this morning and thought about blowing off the ride for the pool and lounging.  The Expert was feeling it too…  but we made a move and went out anyway.  Thinking, well, we can always go back to the pool.

But fifty miles later.  We finished.

And now… as we are resting legs in the hotel, I am thrilled that we went out and put down the mileage.

Channeling Forrest Gump

Yes, I am eating like a pig.

But after a 3 hour riding in 95 degree heat?  Two beers and a burger?  Heck yes!  And no guilt.  I could eat better… but on vacation?   Gotta have some fun, eh?

On this Fourth of July, I am glad that I did not run the Peachtree Road Race – because instead, I was able to experience riding my bike on a European race track.  Yes, it’s true.

http://www.hhimotoringfestival.com/events/speed-classic.html

We rode on a closed Indy road race track on Hutchinson Island – a wide, 1.965 mile circuit with 10 turns.  It was nice to ride on flat road for a change, and put down 50 miles in a little under 3 hours.  Zoooooom!

C-c-c-chillin.

And thanks to all of you who email me every day with your stories and your kind words. I try to respond to all of the emails, but if I haven’t, please re-send – sometimes they get lost in email space….  I want to hear from you! 🙂

Remember to Just Keep Moving Forward, and…

…. and Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

15 Responses

  1. Wish I had known you were in town, we could have trained together! Leaving at 3 a.m. for Muncie Indiana for the Muncie 70.3 on Saturday

  2. How great! I’m doing my first IronGirl and honestly have not committed to training much. Disappointed in myself, I know it’s high time and down to the wire. My biggest fear is the bike…

  4. Good job! I rode 25 this morning out around Gratis. I joined a group out of Athens with some old friends and they ride all the time. I’ve done way more than I ever though possible for me : ) Gotta get ready for Acworth in August. Then doing a 50 mile ride with a friend in October.

  5. So glad you put in the miles! I always feel happier after a long hike/bike/run. Plus, together! I’m so proud!

  8. Now that I’ve done my first triathlon, I should’ve said my next goal is to get my husband to join me in my “fitness journey.” He was an excellent cheerleader on the course today, but I’d love to have him swim/bike/run beside me!!

  11. I think you are beautiful and I’m glad you enjoy eating:)
    You inspire me. I’ve been doing Sprints for 3 years and just started training for my first Olympic. You make my training look easy compared to to what you do!

  12. I love this!! This is how I spend my vacations! When we went to the beach last year, I ran 60 miles that week and I had a blast. For me, moving is fun. Sitting on the beach–not so fun. Way to rock it out, especially in that Southern heat.

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