Tri Tuesday! 7 Weeks Until MTWomensTri!

Ok you guys... Track and school are done for the year, so now it's time to get down to business! Only about seven weeks until race day!

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Last week was a good one in terms of training and sticking to the plan.

Plan was: 3 Runs, 1 Bike, Optional Swim, Optional Brick workout.

What I did was- Five runs, totaling 18.5 miles, and one bike ride of nine miles! Nailed it! I'm feeling pretty good, too!

Last week I also wanted to start using some of my new gear, especially my Tri shorts. THESE are the shorts I purchased. It was too cold for shorts on my bike ride last week, but I did wear them for a 3-mile run on the treadmill. They were really great! Felt like any other tight short, only the hem was super grippy, which meant they didn't ride up at. all. I wondered if the chamois panel (padding for bike riding) in the crotch would bother me while running and I'm happy to report that I didn't even notice it.

I also ordered a pair of seamless tight shorts from Oiselle because I had a coupon- the Long Flyte shorts. I've been wanting something just like this for biking and running for a long, long time. I'll write more about them next week. Spoiler Alert: I LOVE THESE SHORTS!

This week's goals:
Goal Numero Uno:  FOLLOW THE PLAN! The plan for this week includes a non-optional brick workout, and a non-optional swim workout. Yep. The word "optional" is no longer in the training plan from here on out. Time to hit the pool. I've got plans to go when I'm in Havre on Wednesday. Can't wait!

Goal Dos: Fuel. Again, begin experimenting with fuel and hydration. I'm not even really sure where to start. I have tried a few different gels and gus in the past and did not like them in the slightest, largely for the texture. I couldn't get the image of swallowing glue or boogers out of my head and it would make me gag. I'd really like something that resembles real food. I've heard about salted dates or apricots being good fuel, and honey, so I might try those out. Also, I am a fan of NUUN hydration. Probably should stock up! :) If anyone has any favorite fuels or hydration products for running or triathlon, please let me know!

Goal Tres: Bike Helmet. So, I do still need a little bit of gear. I need a bike helmet. I know, I know... I should already have one. But I don't. I can't compete in the Triathlon without one, so it's time to get that nailed down and start practicing with it.

At the time of writing this, I've already done my brick workout for this week! Stay tune for next week's Tri Tuesday post to read about it and everything else in my Tri training endeavors! :)