My New Foam Friend

These are the treasures I got for Christmas. I did get a couple more things but they are not really blog-worthy. We also had a very small Christmas budget, seeing how we are poor students.

Karl knows me well.

New socks. One pair of training socks just did not cut it anymore.

Hell on Wheels. DVD. Awesome documentary of the Tour de France. Featuring two of my favorite German riders. It was about time to move on from the triathlon documentary What it takes. I think we both have that one memorized.

Nutrition book by Monique Ryan. I am still at the very beginning. I decided to first read one that Coach M lent me called Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook. I was not too impressed with that one, so I hope this one will be more what I am looking for.

Garmin 305. This is not actually a present but I am super stoked to be able to use it for a while. My coaches, Heath and Mahogani, decided it was about time to keep better track of me. Since we cannot afford to buy a Garmin at this point, they went out of their way to let me use theirs. They will now share their newer one. I was not necessarily sitting around wishing I had a Garmin, but I am excited to use it and thus improve my training.

Last but definitely not least: my new friend - the foam roller. This is really a gift that I gave to Karl because I really wanted to have one. Silly, I know. But he has come to like it more than he thought he would. As for me, I love it. I am surprised how much better it is than a stick. It works so well, it brings tears to my eyes. Literally. Since massage therapists seem to be out of our price range in this town, I am hoping I can keep myself from falling apart with the foam roller.

So there you have it. My new toys. Nothing fancy but I am a happy girl!

Happy training!

PS: I am working on my race report. Should be coming soon. In the meantime, I am going to do some yoga.

Comments

jaredandgina said…

Hey now there is one thing I can relate to. The foam roller have used those a bunch in pilates classes. They hurt but are so awesome at the same time!

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