Bike Fit, Team Ride, Massage and Budget

So, I had my bike fit done the other day...these are the things I have learned...my seat was ENTIRELY way to high and my right leg is longer than my left leg...I was a challenge...go figure, I am not normal...again. I am confident, that the "fit" will aide in my goal to "not suck on the bike" for the 2013 season :-). I know I need to work on my pedal stroke efficiency...that is the biggest issue that I have as of right now. This will only be improved by more time on my ACTUAL bike (I keep telling myself - love the trainer rides, the trainer is your friend - yes I did type that). I must say that really appreciated all the time that Mike Norton put into my fit, so definite props go out to him!! And props out to Blake who makes those trainer rides beneficial to not sucking on the bike and interesting so I don't get bored :-).

Enjoyed the team ride on Saturday...It was fun. I was able to talk to some of the ladies on the and get to know them better. Good times :D. Again, reinforces that I made a great decision!! At the ride, Blake had 3 groups, group 1, 2 and the sick group...ummmm, that was me, so kept the heart rate in check, so no worries on the intensity being too high. The time flew by, so that was REALLY nice! Hoping I can make it for another one in the next few weeks.

Recovery week this week. Have few key workouts that I need to do, but the majority of the training is relatively relaxed. Perfect for this chica as it is a busy work week for me too. Getting everything taken care of to get the ball rolling for the Spin-A-Thon at the club that is coming up in a couple of months. An amazing cause and big fun too!!!! I'll post info about it next week :-).

Also this week, I am adding another component to my training regiment. I'll be having my first sports massage, and am looking forward to it. With the upcoming increasing hours pounding the pavement, time spent on the bike and lengths that will be need to get done in the pool, I'm adding massage as an aide to my recovery and to help keep myself injury free. It adds another piece to the triathlon budget...which seems to be never ending ;-), But it is what it is. I do have a few more things to take care of financially as far as gear and races go...I'll spread the "love" out a little to keep the budget and checkbook in a happy place. This is where it would be nice if I were a wicked fast athlete and was lucky enough to have a sponsor to bless me with all of my "needs" ;-). Companies, however, don't really sponsor middle (and that may be a generous term) of the pack athletes ;-). My other option is to grow a money tree out in the back yard. If anyone has an "in" as to where I could get one of those please let me know ;-).

Off to make some quinoa and black bean chili for the "big game" tonight. Looking forward to the commercials :-). And for Marrianne, go 49er's!!!!