Lots of awesome triathlon-related things happened in my life today. They included:
- Arrival of my training plan from Will Smith. The plan takes me all the way through to IM NOLA. It includes fun things like:
- running in place for a minute or two during long indoor trainer rides,
- 3+ hour trainer rides,
- running with really fast and really nice people, but
- best of all, I don't have to think about what my next workout will be. By following the plan, I can concentrate specifically on each workout and push myself to get better with every stroke, pedal, and stride. Gone is the time wasted about what to do as well as the unconcious tendancy to only do workouts that I can handle rather than push my limits.
- Actually speaking to Will Smith about the training plan and opportunities to train with others. He also agreed to help me by building my bike and allowing me to look over his shoulder and learn all the little cool things. Big kudos and thanks to Will for his help and support. (Plus, his Kiwi accent is fun to listen to.)
- Arrival of my first bit of sponsored gear: my 2XU Elite E:1 wetsuit. The best part is that my size, "medium strong" has a nice ring to it. Now I just to live up to the "strong" part. I haven't tried it on just yet, but it looks really fast just laying on the table.
- Finally, talking with my Evotri teammates as we plan for IM NOLA and the rest of the awesome 2009 ahead.
I hope to get more spornsors' gear in the coming days, and with any luck, a bike by the end of the month!