Training in Texas in the spring can be great and it can be a great frustration. Last spring as I pushed toward my Ironman in May, I struggled on the bike because biking in 30 mph wind really sucks! It is so hard to gauge how hard you should ride and then it is disheartening to see a low average on your long rides, etc.
This spring the wind is back, but it does not have me as frustrated. Not being signed up for a $650 race that requires 20 hours a week of your time will help a person lighten up when it comes to working out :)
I can choose to ride on the trainer. I can choose to ride for a much shorter amount of time. Or, if I feel like it, I can choose not to ride at all!
As of the last 15 weeks, I have been pretty faithful in sticking to a training program and recently chose a race to celebrate the training. I will do the X50 at the TexasMan Tri on May 20th. This will be my first time to do this distance. It is a 1 mile swim, 40 mile bike and 9 mile run (50 miles, hence X50). Should be fun!
I have only made it to one of the local charity rides so far this spring. I was able to ride Lancaster and it was such a great day! The incredible scenery provided by bluebonnet covered rolling hills more than made up for the howling winds. We were fortunate to head south first, giving us a tail wind for the last 30 miles back to town. A strong hour-long run off the bike sealed the deal for a fantastic big Saturday workout. Love those days!
ominous clouds in the morning gave way to full sun and we had a great ride!
