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June 16, 2008
MarkAllenOnline Camp 2008
Well, if there is one thing I learned this weekend it's that the internet IS my crack. Truly. I was so internet deprived I think I was having rigors. Next time I know this is going to happen (no internet access for 3 days that is) I'm going to have to undergo a strict tapering protocol. I can't just go cold turkey again - it was just too painful!! :)
Actually, I really didn't even notice my lack of internet because I was busy thinking, learning, eating and breathing triathlon from Friday at about 7:00 am until Sunday at 4 pm! And I loved it!
But still, on the drive home, it hit me. I hadn't checked my email for over 3 days! QUICK - call O so that he could read it all to me (yes, it's true, I actually did this!). And then when I got home, to my horror, the internet didn't stop while I was busy at camp. No, no...I had a lot of catching up to do! Race results and email and of course reading blogs. I was one busy gal! :)
But seriously, camp was awesome. I don't even know if I can recall all that we did now. Let's see...there was swimming and biking and running and lots of it. There was my coach and about 12 other campers/teammates. There was lots of fun. And good food. There were lots of lectures on why we do what we do and why we don't do what a lot of other coaches/triathletes do. There was talk of power meters and nutrition and bike fit. There was A LOT of swim technique work complete with video taping and review (where we learned I have quite a bit of drag from my lower lip when I'm swimming :). There was a bike ride on Saturday morning in beautiful New Jersey (I'm being serious here - it really was beautiful wherever we were!). And there was the 90 minute long run that turned into a 2 hour affair. Moral of that story is, don't listen to the German when you aren't sure which road to turn on! (just kidding Christian!)
I really had a great time. And learned a lot. And forged some great relationships with some great people. It's the best part of the sport isn't it? The people you meet who dream and train hard just like you do every day.
So I got home last night and today have busied myself getting caught up on life. Which I accomplished. I also got my workouts in for the day which went well. The Philadelphia Triathlon is a mere week away and I am already so excited! Racing has always been the reward for me and I don't expect next Sunday to be any different!
Posted by beth at June 16, 2008 8:07 PM
Comments
Beth, you were totally in my hometown I think!!! I wasn't kidding. NJ is beautiful!!!! Great biking riding and running out there!!!
Posted by: Audrey at June 16, 2008 9:16 PM
Sounds like a fabulous training weekend. You will do great in Philly-Have fun!
Posted by: Cathy Yndestad at June 16, 2008 11:19 PM
sounds like you had a great weekend... and good luck in Philly...
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at June 17, 2008 8:10 AM
Sounds like it was an awesome weekend, Beth! Good luck in Philly, I am sure you will be awesome!! BTW, one of your teammates got 2nd overall at my tri this weekend.
Posted by: barb at June 17, 2008 10:14 AM
TOO funny...internet crack junkie. Think there's alot of us out there. Glad you had a great weekend. Sounds like you are definitely ready for Phila. Cheers
Posted by: kerri at June 17, 2008 2:07 PM