So the thing I have learnt this week is you need to look after blisters.. I have listened to everyone's advice, both professional and old wives tales... and I am doing it ALL.. Walking in the salt water at the beach, fixamol tape, blister pads, fancy schmancy socks that take the sweat away from my feet and in general trying to be nice to my feet.
I have had a very big week training wise.. with both running and biking long distances.. bike no probs.. very kind to feet.. Running, used to be no prob when 6km was the long distance.. however now that I am at 15kms.. Blisters on my arches, blisters on nearly every toe (looking into fancy schmancy toe socks this week) blister on my butt is now healing thanks to Aaron having to tape up my butt.. hehehe! So Romantic! and today I have noticed a very sore blister from my bra smack bang in the middle of my chest, just looking and feeling gross... Must find out who makes fixamol and get me some shares cause man I am using loads of the stuff.
Ran 15kms with Mum on Monday morning very early, birds were not even up yet. Poor Mum, I don't think she woke up until we had been out for about 20mins...hehehehe! Mum being the support crew on Courts bike.. measuring the distance, passing water and fuel where needed.. Yapping away so I didn't feel the pain.. I am feeling really positive about my running because I thought running into town was way past my ability... but it turns out it is not..
Tuesday was my usual tuesday girls ride... and it was so nice... no wind being the bonus.. Loved just being out with some lovely ladies, riding with no worries.
Wednesday - I got up early and went for a 10km run with my new fancy schmancy toe socks..(very sexy), my camelsomthing fuel belt that holds a fullsize water bottle and pockets for gels, keys and the kitchen sink. If it can happen on a run I am going to be ready for it.
Today is rest day.. boy oh boy do my blisters need the rest. Not sure I can wear my boots to work today... Tomorrow is Friday morning hills ride, Saturday is 70km Natural Temp ride, Sunday is 100km bike ride with some people training for Ironman NZ, I fear its going to hurt. Monday will be little nanny nap day.
Speaking of Nanny... I seriously have the worlds greatest Mum... I couldn't do half of what I do without her. Stella is booked in the bikeshop on Saturday Afternoon to have some new stuff added thanks to my amazing mum... I will take some photos and post them so you can all see. Love ya Ma... more than you think! xxxx
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Rach, I am in awe of what you have already achieved since we went to Port Macquarie as Coach Creely's cheer squad. I am confident and waiting to see just how much more you can do as you journey toward Iron Man 2012.
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You rock !
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