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January 15, 2008
Long Swim + Weights = Sore Arms
I'm no mathematician but I do know that the above formula is true, true and true! I woke up with very sore arms and they only got more sore throughout the day. Likely a result of the fact that my lifting is starting to pick up a little and I've committed myself to being a little more serious in the weight room this year. I've always had the attitude that weight lifting was for "maintenance" and to help stay injury free. Well this year my new attitude is that the goal of lifting is to get STRONGER! Huh - imagine that! I'm off to a good start too. By being a little more serious, taking my time and challenging myself a little in the weight room I'm definitely able to lift more weight than ever and I'm hoping to reap the benefits in the water and on the bike. Strength = power = cycling faster! You can't stop me with these formulas today!
But apparently more weight = sore arms too. Oh well, at least it's a "good" sore. :)
I didn't need my arms too much anyway today because I didn't have a swim on the schedule. Instead, a run this morning with O and Roxy that was quite delightful. It was cold but luckily after about 15 years of running I know exactly how to dress for each and every whether condition and I got it just right this morning. 19 degrees with just a touch of wind = thin tights, thicker fleece top, thin windbreaker, gloves and thick hat. Now if only I could figure this kind of stuff out for cycling I would be A-okay.
When I got home from work I had a good ride on the bike. Felt great on the bike tonight actually. Getting comfortable on my tri-bike again. That always seems to take some time.
And now it's time to relax. Good night all!
Posted by beth at January 15, 2008 7:28 PM
Comments
I'm a math teacher and I approve these equations!
Posted by: O at January 15, 2008 7:56 PM
It's nice to have a husband endorsement!
Wait, we wear such different clothes for not-too-different conditions! Today, it was 17 degrees with a stiff headwind for half the run and a stiff tailwind for half the run. I wore:
-wool hat
-balaclava
-3 poly-pro shirts
-fleece vest
-1 pair gloves, 1 pair mittens over gloves
-thickest winter tights
-thickest winter socks
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