Cold, Wet and Hard...

Reid had his house league hockey championship today at 1 pm and I had to get in a 3 1/2 hour bike ride, followed by a 30 minute brick run.

I woke up early, it took me a while to get ready. It was 3 C outside and cold. I ended up with 5 layers of clothing.

Once I got out the door I was a little frustrated as the bike computer did not seem to be working properly, but then I determined it was "operator" error.

The ride was hard. I tried to attack every hill, and there is "lots" of hills, while trying to keep my heart rate in check. My legs were flat and I'm sure it was from yesterday's running speed work session.

As I rode, it started to rain, I had to take my glasses off because they were fogging and full of rain drops. My hands and feet were also wet and cold. I found my ride to be slow. I was giving everything I had and my speed was only averaging 17.2 mph for 98 km, I also seemed to have trouble going up hills, I'm not sure if it is because of the new bikes gearing or my legs are spent.

At the end of the ride I was so frustrated, I decided I'm going to go back to my old bike for a while. The new bike has not "wowed" me and I don't feel as strong. In a way, going on the new bike felt like I was "cheating" on the old bike.

When I got home, my bike was "filthy", it needs a good cleaning.

During the bike to run transition, I noticed many of my toes had froze from the bike ride. The 30 minute brick run after the ride went well. I ran at an 8:39 pace, which felt slower, and keep my heart rate under 134 bpm fairly easily. I guess the speed work is working.

I got back from the run 13 minutes before Reid's game, I had a quick shower and made it to the rink only missing 5 minutes of the first period. Reid's team lost 3 -1. After the game, there was a team get together at Filthy McNasty's, it was fun.

I'm pretty tired and wasn't looking forward to the swim to much, but was prepared to do it. Then when I got home, the Florida Ironman 70.3 world championship was on TV until 6 pm, which means I'd miss my swim if I watch it.

I guess I'm swimming tomorrow!