Long way to go....

After today's swim, I realized I have a loooonnng way to go. We learned how to put on our wetsuits and learned some interesting tricks of the triathlon trade. For example, we were told that if we needed to relax, that its totally normal to pee in our wetsuits while swimming. And after doing a .75 mile swim in 40 minutes, I just may have to pee in my wetsuit. Ohhhhh....I'll have to let you in on the gory details when I write my debriefing blog after the event.

While I feel I've made some progress in terms of my physical shape and most people who have seen me recently will agree, I still have a way to go before I'm considered to be in premier athletic shape. This is just part of my journey to getting there. But I'll be there, you can count on it. In a few months, you can't count on washing shirts and socks on my abs.

During the swim, I really felt fatigued at about the .6 mile part. Just over the half way mark. I really need to swim more for longer periods of time. I need to get started ASAP on swimming.

The next four weeks will be intense and I expect to break thru some plateau's I've been reaching, as well as loosing some extra baggage on my body.

Also, I heard from an old friend. A friend who could be more....if she wanted to be. But she's hung up on some issues from her past that aren't allowing her to see me as a clear possibility. What frustrates me is that even though we have great chemistry and are good friends, she is almost easily willing to give it up, without giving it a try. But like her, I don't feel pressure to make this work....At least not yet. In a sense, that should be good. Shouldn't it?! Or does that just mean that neither of us really care enough to try? Anyway, here's to you my friend. Its been good a ride and I look forward to what will happen. No matter what that may be.

Little injuries....

For only the second time this training season, we were able to train with our bikes. Although it was roughly 41 degrees or so, we did it, this past Saturday. It was very, very cold. As opposed to running, which is great to do when its cold because of how hot the body gets when you run. It actually feels normal....

When you bike however, your core isn't as involved, its mostly your lower body. You also feel the wind more because you're moving at a significantly faster speed than you would be if you were running. ooooohhhh.....

Also, we learned how to change a flat. I wasn't too good at it. I need to practice. The law of Rigo says that I will catch a flat that day. I need to be prepared and have at least 2 extra inner tubes, if not 4.

For the day of the event, I believe that how I do...physically speaking....on my bike will determine what condition I'm in to run, which will then affect how I'll do running. I have to try to limit the fatigue on my legs.....which as strong as they are, will most likely have a Jello like consistency when I begin to run.

5 Weeks left....

Rigo

This is overdue....

I apologize many times over for not writing in the month of February. Some of you have told me if that you were wondering if I was still running in the event. Just to reconfirm....YES, absolutely I am.

February was a crazy month and sooooooo many things have happenned. Some of which I will update you on.

Work: Work has been nuts. And it looks like I'm finally going to make some good money with my job. I know this is far from humble, but I certainly deserve to make some money.

Training: While I've still been training, I've been suffering through lots of nagging injuries. Its impeded my progress in training. But truth be told, my motivation has faltered at times. Part of that is personal, part is the injuries, part is just reaching a plateau. A large part has been work. But I've recommitted in the last two weeks and I'm getting back into the groove of things.

Personal: Truth be told, I've been lots of dates with lots of women as of late. Trying to get over whom I wrote about in January. With how frequently I see her, its been difficult. But I need to accept it and move on. We're done.

I met another woman who was great, but after several dates, her interest declined. She hasn't responded in the same way as when we first met. Its unfortunate, but we both have alot going on. She is moving into her first condo and I'm training for the triathlon, and studying for the GMAT. But I still made time for her, the same can't be said on her end. So, I won't call her for a bit. Maybe after the triathlon is over.

Truth be told, I'm about to give up on women. Its hard. I love women so much but I don't know what to do. I'll just focus on myself and get myself in order. Continue to lose weight and do well at my job and I'll be OK.

I'll pray that one of these chicks from a Spanish novela will come knockin on my door.
"Hola Rodrigo. Por Favor, me encuentro?"

But alas, the law of Rigo says that will not happen. I'll be aiight I guess.

Anyway, I hope to hear from some of you soon. Thank you all for your support.

Rodrigo