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April 11, 2006
Whoa Doggie!
Another beautiful day here in Pittsburgh! Sunny and warm, in the upper 70s for goodness sakes! That probably means it will be 38 and raining tomorrow, but I sure enjoyed it today while it was here...
Tuesdays I usually try to spin and then run. Instead of the spinning class though, I did the same loop I did yesterday on my bike. It went a little better today. Getting to know the loop better is key because you know what uphills and downhills are coming and subsequently what gear you need to be in.
Stats:
14.1 miles total (a little less than yesterday because I didn't have to go around the block trying to get my shoes clipped into my pedals!)
56:36 total time
14.95 MPH ave speed
31.18 MPH top speed
I had my running shoes untied and sitting out for when I got off the bike, in an attempt to simulate a real triathlon transition. I got things changed around pretty quickly and took off running. And then I all of a sudden understood why it's hard to be a triathlete. I can't even explain how my legs felt. Not necessarily even tired, just really, really weird. If my life depended on running faster than about 9 minute pace, I'm pretty sure I couldn't have done it. My legs just wouldn't go! I've run after spinning classes but that was with more like a 10 minute break and some stretching too. Regardless, this odd legged feeling lasted for about 7 or 8 minutes and then I started to feel more normal, like I had actually run once or twice in my life before. I ran for 25 minutes total, came home, got a Gatorade, sat down on the cold concrete walkway in the shade and hung out for about 10 minutes. Whoa doggie - that was tough stuff! :)
So now that I'm done icing my feet it's time to take a shower and stretch before I become one tight ball of mess and can't walk tomorrow. Riding on the new bike it making me sore in new places! Tomorrow is just a lifting session, and just in time because my body needs a break!
Posted by beth at April 11, 2006 6:29 PM
Comments
I'm by no means a serious cyclist, but I've done a few tris and a few dus. The best description I can come up with for the bike to run transisiton is that your quads feel like jelly and you can't lift your legs. It takes a few minutes and then it goes away. It's so exciting to hear how much you enjoy cycling and swimming. Before we know it, you'll be an Ironwoman!
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at April 11, 2006 8:40 PM