What a journey since the half-iron race in Racine. The following week I got in a short recovery run and bike in. I have been pretty consistent in Wednesday night swims on the river. Outside of that this Sunday the 3rd was the first real training I have done in two weeks. I know my body probably is better off for it, but I have really missed the routine.
Angel, John Kinghorn and I , did something new on Sat the 26. We swam in the 22nd annual Minnetonka Swim Challenge. It is a 5 mile swim from Excelsior Bay to Wayzata Bay. John did the first 1.7 mile leg. Angel did the second 2.2 mile leg and I repeated the same as Angel. I was very curious as to how I was going to handle a 2 mile swim. I loved it. We all did our best to remain calm, get the most out of each stroke and not think about anything else. It was great. I have put alot of extra effort into the swim this year and I really am beginning to love it.
The other thing that has gotten us to put training on hold is rebuilding mom and dad's deck at their house. Remodel projects always take twice as long as you think they are going to go. This one is just a bit worse than that. I have really enjoyed the work but the project is really getting long. It will be beautiful after it is done.
So all last week was, finish work go strait to the deck. Janet would bring the kids and work till 9pm or so. So today I got up early with Erek Swenson to start training again. 30 mile bike and 4mile run. I loved it. Great to be in the saddle again. But man am I tired now.
Janet I and the kids had some fun with the Swenson's at the local Dayton church fund raiser festival Sat. night and Sunday afternoon. Janet and I finally got to church Sunday morning too. It is her first day back to work Monday :( She has done such a great job with the kids and our exciting schedule. Now we try to balance her 30 hours a week into it.
Next Sat another Tri. Green Lake by Spicer MN. with the Swenson clan. The following weekend Waupaca.
Fun fun fun.
4 comments:
Busy, busy!! Even though we are so busy, what else could you be doing to better yourself, spend time with your family, young and old, and make new friends while enjoying the ones you have all the same. Great stuff!
Drew! You loving the 2.2 mile swim gives me hope! Congrats on Racine, I heard you lit of the place with your speed. Way to be!
Good luck at Green Lake. My co-worker does that race and loves it! You'll have to let me know what you think - I want to do it next year.
andrew~
My Dad's family grew up in Waupaca WI on the Chain O Lakes!!! I have been going there for 26 years!!! When I read that you do the Tri in Waupaca, I couldn't believe it, like who knows about Waupaca!!! I love it there, I have many great memories and family there.
Many Blessings this weekend as you run, swim, and bike.
You have inspired me to start working out again for my health, and for the sake of my future children and husband...
KEEP INSPIRING and thanks for being the (insert body part) for the BODY OF CHRIST!!!
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