Last night I had a realization when I was on the treadmill...
As part of my training program, I have been doing long runs and bikes on the weekends, and shorter "recovery" runs/bikes during the week. I like to do the shorter runs on the treadmill because I have a problem pacing myself (favoring the sprint and then burning out early). It's also convienent that I do my swimming during the week at the same health club as said treadmill.
Last night it hit me that when I run on the treadmill I know what a gerbil feels like. I think I need to get out of the cage a little more.
As a side note, I missed the online registration deadline for the Chicago Triathlon, but they are still accepting mail in entries. This seems backwards to me. Wouldn't you close mail in entries earlier especially since you have a more accurate, up to date count with the online registrations? I'll be nervous that I actually made it in until I see that the check was cashed. I suppose that's what I get for slacking on it. Worst case there are a few shorter (sprint) distance tris in the area that still have plenty of room that I could race.
Up this weekend: 4 mile run and a 30 mile bike.
