Dear summer,
It is so very nice to see you. I mean, I knew you were coming, but could you maybe chill with the blasting of humidity? That would be awesome, thanks.
Love, Me.
This was my first big weekend of outdoor fitness in a while. We’ve had so many storms that I’ve ended up indoors more than I would like. So it was pretty awesome to be outside. The humidity wasn’t great, but it was proof that my sunscreen does work.
I do need to make sure I get in a bunch of hot weather workouts over the summer, since my 70.3 is likely to be pretty darn warm. It’s a little worrisome, since my pace (like almost everyone’s) slows in the heat, but the longer I spend in it, the easier it will get, right? Something like that anyway.
This weekend’s ride was only 30 miles, and I’m actually impressed at how not awful it was. I was tired when we were done, but not overly so. And today, my legs feel pretty okay. Of course, for a good chunk of it, I wasn’t seriously pushing, but still, 30 miles.
That said, in not so many weeks, I’ll be training 60 mile rides, so… we’ll see how I feel after those. I do need to cut some time off of my 30 mile ride to feel more comfortable with the time limits at Augusta, but I’m getting there. I just need to stick to it. I’m sure I can make the progress I need in the next few months.
My mantra for tri has been “survive the swim, beast the bike, rock the run”. And I’m pretty sure that order is going to be reversed for Augusta.
The past two weekend’s bricks have been brutal. Not just the heat/humidity, but the blaring sun. I can feel the photons assaulting my shoulders. I thought of you and your cooling wingy thingers out there on Saturday 😉
What’s your sunblock of choice?
I am a big fan of Blue Lizard, but I started using Zealios on the recommendation of Coeur teammate and it is AWESOME.