Getting Ready…
Posted by katymoe on May 31st, 2010I got my new aero-bar elbow cradles put on today. Two long rides ago my left cradle broke (I didn’t even know that could happen)….so I’ve been riding with my weight shifted to the right for a while. I don’t think this was very good for my little back muscles. So, I’m happy to report I put on brand-spankin-stiff new ones, and they are rearin’ to go.
While I was on trisports.com ordering my elbow cradles (and no that’s not the technical term) I also ordered a quick mount for my garmin to go from bike to run, or actually just to sit on my bike because I’m really starting to get some crazy garmin tan lines. Also, my cateye holder broke in like November so I’m completely relying on my Garmin for all my speed info.
I can’t believe I didn’t get the quick mount as soon as I ordered my Garmin. It is fantastic. First of all the run wrist band that it clips onto is soft and velcro! Waaay better than the stock Garmin wristband. So basically you just take the body of your Garmin and clip and un-clip it from bike to wrist! Awesome! Maybe I’ve been in the stone age without this device. But I’m recommending it to everyone now!
I had a fantastic 20 mile run yesterday. I ran out and met my long-run-Sunday-friends. They were all doing 14-16, so adding my run out to meet them and run home, I would hit 20 perfectly. I’m happy to report I had no gear malfunctions yesterday, but I did get a lot of attention for wearing my HOT pink CEP compression socks. Let me tell you, my legs felt fresh and bouncy until the end! I love those things.
I’m working on some t-shirt designs for my mom and Brett and some other supporters to wear at my Ironman. Brett says he’s ok wearing a HOT pink shirt….I might get black for him…but it will have pink writing. I’ll post pics when the design is final! 
Ironman CDA is officially 4 weeks away!
Happy Training!
