I had heard that there's this bug going around; once bitten, you're not likely to ever be the same.
The last 24 hours has seen some significant changes.
Walking to the pool from the change room last night, for the first time I noticed a sign. "Please notify lifeguards of any medical issues, especially seizures." How wonderful not to have to worry about that anymore.
Attacking a hill today on the bike, my breathing was labored, but not because I had inhaled cigarette smoke.
The hint of a blister on my right heel, from a bad choice of socks, and running shoes not worn in a month and a half! Running shoes! The ones I use to RUN! And that little start of a blister was the only discomfort I felt on my first run after injury! Blissful!
During the clinic this morning we practiced our transitions, going from running barefoot through a puddle to our simulated transition area to prepare for the bike, ride, back to transition to prepare for the run, short run. Repeat. (I did the first run only... see, I'm starting slow).
The busyness of the week, and the challenge that I'm adding to my body caught up to me today, and with the house all to myself for the rest of the weekend, I laid down for a nap this afternoon.
I crashed hard, and woke up in the middle of a dream -- my first triathlon, way off the swim course... eventually back at transition, and I couldn't find my bike, even though I was one of the last ones in from the water. Eyes open. Phew, I was still at home on my couch, under my favorite blanket... it wasn't real.
Do you think it's serious?
Has the tri bug bit me that hard?
34 comments:
You've got the bug! Keep up the great work.
I would to have to say you have it. I remember when I first started. I was reading a book full of Ironman vignettes and I had the most amazing dreams. It was pretty cool.
The bug has got ya!
You're having tri dreams? I'd say that's a resounding yes!
Yep, you've been bit. Enjoy the "poison" :-)
There is only one cure for you: Lots of swimming, riding and running. And I mean LOTS! LOL
Yup, sounds like you are a tri junkie now. LOL
Thank God there's no CURE for this bite!!
It's looking that way isn't it!
LOL, there is no looking back now!!
I remember way back in the winter time suggesting tri's to you and you were so "I don't know".
Now look at you Miss off course, lost bike dreamer. You're hooked!
You go girl.
heheheh. you think it's bad now? just wait til you finish your first race.
It sounds like it! Just wait until you do your first tri...!!
I aint got it but I would look for a cure. I do have the running races bug, we formed a support group we meet weekly at a local 5k or half....
I love it! Keep up the good work! :)
YEA BABY YOU GOT IT NOW! haha, i've never had a dream like that, but it's cool. you got the bug, and the only cure is to keep racing!
Sounds like you have it. I think I could get into the Tri stuff. Only problem, I swim like a rock. lol
Oh, girl. Better you than me!
You got it sista! Hells yesss! I'm so excited for you. Tri dreams already, that rocks. Keep practicing those transitions, my race was good but transitions sucked. It'll only help you.
You've definitely been bitten. Great job!
You know you are passionate about something when you start dreaming about it. You are for sure infected! Yeah!!
Oh yeah...you got it bad! (From your injury twin on the other side of two countries...)
I don't have it yet, but I think it's only a matter of time!
lol. you definitely got it! :) keep it up!!
a blister, go figure! rar.
You got bit...but by a good bug!
Keep working it! I am jealous of your nap.
Your bio is inspiring!
Ha!! Way to go. I think that is a good bug to have. You rock, Mel. You really do!!!
Sure sounds like it has, and I think it's awesome!
It has most certainly bit you. I think I may be coming down with it too!
hehehe!!! you even dream about it :)
sounds like you have definitely been bitten :)
Mel - great post! You definitely have a bad case of the tri fever it seems. The only cure is... more tris! LOL
As for The Hangover - yeah I am easily influenced by hype. I go in with unrealistic expectations (I picture myself wiping away tears from the laughter, and not being able to catch my breath). Didn't even come close to what I imagined after hearing everyone go on and on about it. I am the type who either has to see a movie as soon as it comes out so I can form my own un-influenced opinion, or see it much later on at home on TV (or rent it) after the hype has died down considerably.
Sounds like you definitely have it. ;o)
Love the new look on your blog ... you've even "rebranded" to focus on your new tri commitment. Sounds like you've got the bug to me. I'm in awe.
I wouldn't know, since I can't try a "tri" or I'll drown! Glad to see you're running again, and put LOTS of Vaseline on your toes/feet to prevent blisters!! It works for me.
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