I’m back!
Today I went for a run-walk and it felt really good. My feet feel good and my body was happy to be back into doing cardio workouts, even if the weather is a little on the chilly side (ie. -20 degrees Celsius). I love it when the frost collects on my eyelids and on my neck warmer. I wish I could get a picture of it, but it melts as soon as it hits the warm air of my house. After my run, I did some meditation and yoga just to let the feeling of the run sink into the muscles. It felt really good and I’m hoping that by going slowly, I will be running regularly in January. I’m also going to set up my wind trainer next weekend and maybe invest in some Spinerval videos for the winter. And I may have found a coach for the next season.
So far, my season looks like this:
* – Bridge City Duathlon – Saskatoon, SK
May 24, 2008 – Saskatoon Half Marathon – Saskatoon, SK
June *, 2008 – Spin off Spadina Olympic Triathlon – Saskatoon, SK
July 6, 2008 – Great White North Triathlon – Stony Plain, Alberta
August 11, 2008 – Frank Dunn Triathlon – Waskesiu, SK
I might also do a bit of road bike racing and definitely will be doing some mountain bike racing. I’m looking forward to next season!
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Welcome back, Crystal! Glad you’re feeling well. Looks like you’ve got an exciting season ahead
Also, I’d like to send you a blogger invitation to a vegan athlete group blog, if you’re interested… I’m thinking it could be a forum to chat & share training & nutrition info in a more specific setting. E-mail me your e-mail address (click on the e-mail button on my “about me” page) and I’ll send you the info.
Jen
Yes, it is going to be quite exciting. I’m stoked to get back into training!