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Bad weather?!?


Noah ready to roll

There is not a whole lot of interesting stuff going on these days. Base training does not usually make for very good stories. Add snow and freezing temperatures to that, and you've got a bunch of rather boring treadmill runs and trainer rides. Today's highlights consisted of

a) running next to a whole bunch of McMillan Elite Team members that are shooting to qualify for the Olympics. Talk about inspiration! Except that I was not allowed to get my HR above 145...

b) picking Max and later Noah up from school on bikes. 35 degrees, snowy roads, wind. We decided that on top of boots, winter jacket, gloves, and balaclava we also need to wear ski goggles. There is no such thing as bad weather! At least that's what I try to tell myself...

c) I am slowly making progress in the strength department. Remember this post? I am not such a big wimp anymore. Just a little wimp. Considering my bulging arm muscles* and the fact that Karl currently weighs 149 pounds, I think I have a pretty good chance of beating my husband in our arm wrestling re-match! He is also feeling a little sick, so maybe tonight would be a good time!

* not!


That's pretty much a wrap. Like I said: Not much happening here. I did write Coach M a big long email last night about what races I have my eye on for 2012. But until she says 'Yay' or 'Nay', I can't really reveal* next year's schedule. But I can say this: I am getting very excited!

* This makes it sounds like it's a big deal. I am sure all 4 of you are dying to find out... Haha!







Comments

JessWilson said…
Haha, though I'm not much of a commenter I am a loyal blog follower and am dying to find out! :) You guys are quite the troopers to be out on bikes in that type of weather!
November 07, 2011
Karen said…
I too am dying to find out! So that makes five of us!!
November 12, 2011
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