Ironman Jealousy

First off, A huge congratulations to Mary Lou, James and Elizabeth for completing Ironman Lake Placid! I was on the computer all day checking in to see where you were at.

I will have to admit though I was a little "pissy" that I was not there racing. A cool rainy day is right up my alley! One of the reasons why I didn't go was because it would have drove me nuts to be there. I've heard people say that you should watch one before doing one, but that doesn't work for me, I would have tried to get on the course and go with everyone. It would have been great to see everyone though and I have often thought it would be great if we could all get together sometime and do a race together.

That being said, I'm in no shape to be doing an Ironman, or a try a tri for that matter. My knee just doesn't want to run. I've just started with a new sports therapist who hopes to have me back training in a week or two, but it will probably be a slow process. Its 4 months until Arizona so I still have time, but there are a couple races I would like to do as lead ups. One is the Muskoka 1/2 Ironman in September, and the other is the County marathon in October. Both will be great races if I can stay healthy.

I bought a new road bike yesterday, a SCOTT CR-1, all carbon beauty! I couldn't pass on the chance to have a bike with my name on it. My oldest son thought they made it especially for me, I lied to him and said they did. I'm sure in one of their ads it says "Imagine yourself riding a Scott". If you think about it, it's funny! I'm hoping to be able to ride this weekend so I will give it a good go.















That's all for now, hope everyone is doing well,
Scott

I Haven't Got time for the Pain

This will be quick, as for the last 2 1/2 weeks I have only completed a few training session.
Its been a difficult go with my right knee with not a whole lot of progress, I am able to walk around almost pain free, but it is stil there.

Last week I did a couple swim sessions, mostly with the pull boy, and I tried to to go for a run after having a good day but only made it about 500m and had to turn back. This morning was another attempt and I made it about 3km and was running down a hill and felt a little jolt of pain so I immediately stopped and walked home. After doing a good stretch, my knee feels a little tender, but not bad. I'm hoping to test it on my road bike tonight and if that goes well I will try to get out for a good ride this weekend.

I never thought I would be one of those people you see running or cycling at an ungodly hour, and justified my recent early/late training sessions to the commitments of the contest, but I am actually jealous seeing other people training at 6am on my way to work. That being said, I am also jealous of the people at BBQ's who are scarfing down burgers and drinking beer with no guilt as well. Somewhere in that is a happy median.

I would really like to thank everyone for their votes last month, I've had a few notes from people who not only voted, but passed it on to others as well.

Hopefully I will have a better training blog soon, cause I really don't have time for the pain!

Take care,
Scott