Computrainer

OK - so maybe it wasn't a good idea to do my 1st computrainer workout using the Ironman Canada course. It's a tough course! I set my computrainer virtual partner up with a watts level that I thought I could maintain, and he passed me in the first few yards and I never saw him again! I ended the workout with my training partner about 5 miles in front of me. But it was fun and I'm looking forward to using this training toy in the future. Hopefully, it will whip me into shape in time for TTT (www.americantriple-t.com) which is in May. I'm competing in this race for the 3rd time with my husband, Mark, as team "For better or worse". Should be a lot of fun!!

Very cold today - but the sun is shining!!

Just got back from a 4 mile run with my very good friend, Judy (she's in the Komen race for the cure picture with me). Judy has supported me thru thick and thin the past year, walking with me when I couldn't run and just visiting with me when I couldn't even walk. It sure feels good to be back out there running again!!
Temperature was 6 degrees this morning but there's no wind and and it's sunny - actually a very beautiful day. Always a good day for a run!!
Now it's time to get on the computrainer for 2 hours. I finally figured out how to work it (with the help of my son, Kyle). So today will be the first day I use it even though it was a Christmas gift last year. I'll let you know how it goes.

It sure is cold outside!!

Training in northeast Ohio is tough in the winter! But my husband, Mark and I got a 9.5 mile run in today - despite the cold (15 degrees), wind and icy conditions. I'm off now to have dinner at Cheesecake Factory with my friend Terri. Last year at this time, I was sick with a fever due to a severe staph infection that I didn't know I had yet. So I'm counting my blessings this year - I feel great!