When did Swim Bike Mom get so risque?

Sorry… but I had to warn you… These marks are the result of forgetting to use the Aquaphor under the sports bra today. Holy guacamole this hurts.

I told the Expert that maybe I should just get tiger prints tattooed there. I think that would cover up the issue and be super classy. No?

Irrespective of the lube fail, this was a great weekend, triathlon and otherwise.

My running legs are tired. I conquered EIGHT miles today on the treadmill. (Yay, but cannot walk tonight).  The pace was slow and steady (12:30), but I am proud of it, because 1) it was still a continuous run, and 2) it was a Zone 2 run.

And that was after 50 miles on the bike yesterday with the Expert and buddy, Mark.

The bike ride yesterday was to be a brick, with a three mile run afterwards. The Expert killed the 3 miles. I ran 1.5 and limped the rest of the way home.  Nutrition-wise, I think I was good on the ride, but ran out of steam by the run. Also, running on concrete is still delicate, but I’m getting there.

Post-ride lunch. A little better than the standard Burger & Fries.

The most notable thing about this past week is the clean eating.  We have been eating well, trying to sleep longer and relax more. I must say that it’s working – this week I have peeled five pounds off my pre-Augusta 70.3 buns.  Not even counting the scale, I feel much better and feel a difference in my clothes.

New obsession.

 So what is my eating plan?

Well, I am still following Ilana’s plan, incorporating Bob Harper’s “Skinny Rules,” and staying away from gluten, dairy and processed foods.  Trying to eat “clean” – non-processed, excellent proteins and non-gluten carbs.  On the nearly four hour bike ride, the nutrition consisted of 2 peanut butter, jelly on a gluten free English muffins. I had only one gel, and it seemed perfect until the run.

The ramp up to Augusta is ramping up. Praying for healthy body and sane mind.  No matter what, I won’t be forgetting my Aquaphor next run. That’s for sure.