SUMMER!

SOO, it's been a while since I've posted - which means a couple of things.
1. I'm super busy with my new job, getting used to the new commute and hours (much longer than 40 hours/week).
2. I haven't been working out as much because it's SUMMER!!

I promised some of my followers a blog post about the "Let's Be Fit and Have Fun" summer run series race I participated in on June 16th .... 10 days ago I KNOW! It was a 4.2 mile course in Cambridge and I finished in 37:32. This is right on my 9 minute mile pace (actually a little bit under :)). Shortly, I'll be pushing for an 8:45 min mile pace during training runs and ultimately races. For the Tri in October I want to be running 8 minute miles. The course was great, and there was a BBQ, kegs of Harpoon AND a live reggae band waiting for me at the finish (hint hint to all you supporters out there - I will run faster for rewards!). I felt great on the run, even considering the heat. Brian blew me out of the water with his 28:00 time -- 7 minute miles on a FUN RUN???

This morning I went on a 3.5 mile run with Stash for his birthday. Since it's light out so early now, it was surprisingly easy to get up and moving. I think I REALLY like working out in the morning - which is shocking. Tomorrow I want to go to the 6AM spin class at the YMCA. I can run there, and back - which basically doubles my workout. 2.8 mile run (round trip) plus a 60 minute spin class. I also get to work on the bike to run transition, which is the hardest part of the tri for me.

OOO, and the most exciting part... I got my pre-race packet today! An OCRF tri top, teal swim cap, black sports bag, swim goggles, one of those waist bands with a water bottle (OMG!!) -- it's all so nice and I'm so excited to be doing this. My first tri of the season is on July 17th - just three weeks away! It's a sprint distance - 1/3 mile swim, 12.5 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run.

My sweet gear