It took a lot longer to heal my wounds from the crash I was involved in during the MS Bike Ride on May 17th. But, many of the wounds have scabbed over and the bruises are starting to fade. I took it really easy the first week after the crash, but now I'm back to training, sort of. I have yet to swim since I have a bruised shoulder and open wounds. The idea of getting in a chlorinated pool with open wounds sickens my stomach. The pain would be unbearable and I wouldn't want anyone else getting in the water with their open wounds. So, I am being a wimp and being a good citizen at the same time.
But, I have gotten back to running and cycling. I am VERY new to triathlon. Last year, I did my first two tri's and they were mini sprints (not even full length sprints!). But, I really wanted to challenge myself this year. I am not an athlete by nature. So, when I talk about my training workouts, I hope you all don't think, WOW, she's never going to make it. My goal is to finish the Nation's Triathlon and finish it strong. I might be the last one over the line, but I will finish and that will be a huge accomplishment for me.
I have been training since January but put a very simple plan together based on time. I figure I just need the endurance to finish the distances. The training is coming along good. I did a self-sponsored duathlon on Sunday using my house as T1 and T2. I ran for 2.5 miles, rode for 15, then ran another 2.5. My husband and my two sons had my bike ready and the hose out when I got back from the first running leg. When I arrived, I drank some water, hopped on my bike and they sprayed me with the hose as I rode away. Then, they drenched me before the second run and cheered for me. That was the best feeling in the world. If you remember Sunday was our first day with real heat this season. So, the water felt amazing and cheering kept me going. I realized that I can't do this without them. My boys, my husband and I are a team. And, when I finish this they will feel a sense of pride, too. I am very lucky.
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