Friday September 12, 2008

Time is running out!

If you squint your eyes just right you can see it�look, over there�it�s my time, running out. My race is in two weeks and two days. AAAKKK!!!

Oops, sorry, was that out loud? I actually feel somewhat prepared, somewhat. My running has definitely improved: today I ran 6 miles. Although I thought I was going to puke at about mile 4 but I pushed on until I reached the 6-mile mark at which point I was pretty confident I was going to puke. So, I stopped. (Side note: I never did throw up but my legs were pretty wobbly, I almost fell getting off the treadmill.) My riding has also improved. Now I tackle steep hills with gusto and am able to ride strong through the longest of rides on my bike.


But, I still haven�t completed the full biathlon distance and that makes me nervous. Today Amy and I were going to attempt to do just that but the weather didn�t cooperate. It�s one of those rare Colorado rains, one that just soaks you to the bone: cold and unrelenting. Amy and I have rescheduled and are going to attempt to run/ride the actual race course this weekend. So, hopefully the planets will align � we�ll get coverage for our kids and the weather will be nice � and we will be able to get in at least one go round under our belts before the actual race. I feel like if I had some more time I would be in perfect shape and really prepared. I�m experiencing a little college d�j� vu: I just need a few extra weeks...