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Wetsuit: Fits perfectly. I did give the coaches a wee bit of amusement putting it on at the pool on Monday, but I was rather pleased with my ability to get into the thing. When I asked another team member if there was a trick to getting them zipped up, as that was the bit that had me contorting myself into a pretzel all over the living room, her response was "have someone else do it." She proceeded to zip me up, and I did same for her. Works for me.
The suit really does make you float. You can literally sit on the water. The first time water came into the suit was a weird sensation, but I soon got used to it.
They take forever to dry. And caution - if your shower curtain rod is not screwed into the wall? Don't try to throw the wetsuit over it to dry. The whole thing will come crashing down on your head. Trust me. *rubs head*
Bike shops: Found a nice little bike shop in my patient area. Parking is a bit iffy but doable, so I will prob take the bike there next time it needs work. Guy was very nice, and invited me to mountain bike with his group in a nearby park once the the tri is over and I have the tires swapped back. He said his girlfriend is tired of being the only girl in the group.
tailgate Bricks: Since I am skipping out of group exercise this Sat to attend a conference on contemplative practices at church, I'll need to do the bike and run on my own Sunday. TehJerry is working, so that means Jumper One's backside will be my transition area. And since I'll have to pop the wheel off to stow the bike in the car, and any attempt at actual timing will be blown by that, might as well take the time to pull out Tonks as well, and have some music on the run.
And as a bonus things I am looking forward to after the tri
- testing out my wetsuit in the Long Island Sound
- taking a long leisurely exploratory bike ride, with a pack, and a camera to take pics of all the lovely scenery I pass
- hiking! have already marked up a bunch of hikes that look good for June in my AMC book
- beach!!!!!!!!!!!!! Empire passport is on its way. Jumper One can't wait to fly down the Meadowbrook Parkway with his windows and moonroof open and Irish music blasting :)
Oh and one last thing - my fundraising deadline is May 7th. So if anyone was waiting around till the last minute to donate - please go here now! *hugs*
The suit really does make you float. You can literally sit on the water. The first time water came into the suit was a weird sensation, but I soon got used to it.
They take forever to dry. And caution - if your shower curtain rod is not screwed into the wall? Don't try to throw the wetsuit over it to dry. The whole thing will come crashing down on your head. Trust me. *rubs head*
Bike shops: Found a nice little bike shop in my patient area. Parking is a bit iffy but doable, so I will prob take the bike there next time it needs work. Guy was very nice, and invited me to mountain bike with his group in a nearby park once the the tri is over and I have the tires swapped back. He said his girlfriend is tired of being the only girl in the group.
tailgate Bricks: Since I am skipping out of group exercise this Sat to attend a conference on contemplative practices at church, I'll need to do the bike and run on my own Sunday. TehJerry is working, so that means Jumper One's backside will be my transition area. And since I'll have to pop the wheel off to stow the bike in the car, and any attempt at actual timing will be blown by that, might as well take the time to pull out Tonks as well, and have some music on the run.
And as a bonus things I am looking forward to after the tri
- testing out my wetsuit in the Long Island Sound
- taking a long leisurely exploratory bike ride, with a pack, and a camera to take pics of all the lovely scenery I pass
- hiking! have already marked up a bunch of hikes that look good for June in my AMC book
- beach!!!!!!!!!!!!! Empire passport is on its way. Jumper One can't wait to fly down the Meadowbrook Parkway with his windows and moonroof open and Irish music blasting :)
Oh and one last thing - my fundraising deadline is May 7th. So if anyone was waiting around till the last minute to donate - please go here now! *hugs*
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