Today we cycled from Sand Hollow Reservoir through Ivins and the Veyo Loop...it was basically the first 68 miles of the Ironman Course. I had decided that with my injury, I should just take it really easy to try not to distress my tendons, so that's what I did. I felt a little bit frustrated when on the first big hill, everybody else got ahead of me so quickly. I really never saw anyone again for the rest of the ride. But I tried to put it from my mind, and just focus on slow and steady. I was really surprised to discover that after riding the 68 miles at my "easy" pace, I was still able to average a 15 mph pace! I may not be able to keep up with the experienced riders, but 15 mph is good enough to easily make the IM cut-offs! Today's ride really helped boost my confidence for Ironman. We were supposed to run 13 miles of the course after the ride, but since I can't run, I rode straight to the pool and did an hour of water-running. I had planned to do 2 hours, but when I was already in the water I realized that I had forgotten my fuel for the run. I ate what I had on hand - an extra zone bar - then called it a day. I am not sure if the water-running is going to give me the same benefit as actual running does for a transition run...it felt WAY too easy without the impact. I sure hope this foot heals soon. | 