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Well, my weekend did not quite go as planned and I didn’t get in all the workouts I wanted. \u00a0I did spend plenty of time with friends, including two friends from college who I haven’t seen in years. \u00a0So it was a fun weekend. \u00a0I’m just feeling a bit lazy.<\/p>\n

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I did, however, get back out to the weekend Iron Girl course ride yesterday. \u00a0This was my second time at the ride, and I felt so much better about the ride than I did the last time. \u00a0Getting out and tackling those hills is great for my confidence and it’s an incredible workout.<\/p>\n

I’m getting a lot better at clipping in and out on my bike and I’m pretty good about the gears on my bike. \u00a0Made it through all the hills without walking again, so that was key. \u00a0One of the riders was showing us how to stand up and power up the hills, but I just feel off balance. \u00a0He was impressed that I could power up the hills without looking like I was going to die. \u00a0I guess that was a compliment.<\/p>\n

It was hot yesterday – probably mid-90’s by the time we finished. \u00a0Definitely key to remember to hydrate. \u00a0I did okay and felt good after the race. We did have one poor woman stop at an intersection, throw her bike down, and begin throwing up. \u00a0But she then got up and got back on the bike. \u00a0More power to her! \u00a0I don’t know that I’d be able to do that. \u00a0So she wins the hardcore award for the day.<\/p>\n

I’m so lucky that I have the chance to do this course ride. \u00a0It makes me that much more confident about the triathlon. \u00a0And again, it’s an awesome workout. \u00a0I just hope my legs are ready for tomorrow’s swim!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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