Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Trip to CA to meet Coach Roch and Free Promotion!

Two big events over the past five days. I've been horrible at workout recording and have sprinkled in a few days off but it has been a very important last 5 days.

On Friday I travelled to tri-nirvana (aka San Diego) to spend some time with my brother who lives out there and my IM coach. It was a spectacular time. We spent 3+ hours riding the Pacific Coast Highway and through Rancho Santa Fe's hills. Our rides were outstanding and one was led by Roch's wife Heather Fuhr (of Ironman fame). Heather had a "student" in town from Texas who rode with us. I was able to hang at well known places like Swamis and the outdoor pool in Solana Beach. I spent some time at the beach, eating great Mexican food, and talking with many athletic folks who inhabit tri-nivana. I made great strides on my swim although its like starting over again. In the end I will be better for it!!! To top the trip off I ate a great dinner with my brother and his wife on Sunday before I jumped on my 11PM red-eye back to Raleigh. Haven't stopped traveling since.

While I was gone an article detailing my IM Quest and mission to raise funds and exposure for the Children's Fund of North Carolina apparently came out in Endurance Magazine. I haven't seen the article yet so look for info in my next post.

Overall, things are going very well regarding my base training. I do need to step up the pool and weights work and the last two days ended up as unplanned days off. The weather is improving so I see some big rides in my future as my bike hopefully arrives alive via FedEx coming from my weekend in San Diego.

Back to Rosemary's brick class Thursday at 5:30AM. I'm feeling a need to really hammer to jump start my mental and physical slump of the past three days.

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