I'm back

So I'm back from a busy 10 days in Oregon, I was able to get some training done but not much. I got a great pool workout with Jeff & Don and then a nice easy 13 mile run. The weather in Oregon was great although the forecast had predicted showers the entire time. Because of the shower prediction, I didn't bring any outdoor cycling stuff which was a mistake.

I was able to secure some tax free luggage, winter jacket, 2 pairs of running shoes at 25% off, jerky and trail mix. I didn't feel like packing away more Costco snacks. I should've bought some dishwasher detergent oh well maybe the next trip. You gotta be careful so the airline doesn't charge you extra for an over 50lb bag.

Even though I missed a bunch of nice weather in Oregon to ride, it was 65 here yesterday and I got a nice 28 mile ride done. My cycling legs are slowly coming back which is good. I just need to increase my endurance so I can easily do 75+ mile rides without much trouble.

I had been taking it easy in Oregon on my calf during the runs and then I took a complete 5 days off running. Today, my calf started bugging me on the run back from the pool. I wonder if it's just the terrain plus the lightweight backpack which is causing my gait to be just a little different. I'm going to take a full week off from running to see if I can just get rid of this injury. I had the same calf problem last year about this time and took 3 weeks off. I was able to run strong in July and August so I'm hopeful that this will solve it.

I put my 2 peak week and race week workouts on the calendar. It's under 6 months from now which is just amazing. I'm already nervous. I'm not too nervous about the half-ironman in May. I still need to get a bike carrier. I also have just decided to order the P2C and wait. They're in high demand so I'm not sure when I'll actually receive it. My Blue Seventy Helix wetsuit has arrived at Bonzai Sports. I just need to go pick it up. I'm hopeful that it will some free time in the water.

5 months and 21 days to go..