No negativity in this post :-)

I don't mean to always sound like a "negative nancy" and by that, I don't actually mean our favorite Nancy. I had asked David yesterday when he was going to put up a race report (cause I think he did great despite his small obstacles he had), and he said "I don't want to sound like a negative nancy", which sometimes is what he calls me.

It's true.

I'm not that positive, but I am going to try to work on it.

So, I was commenting on blogs last night and saw Stacy put a comment on Lisa's blog. It was something like this "I love how you posted those positives at the end of your post! So often we find ourselves always focussed on the negatives, or worse, looking for a negative in something that others would see as good!". Thanks, Stacy! I really liked that, and it made me sit back and think. I know I'm not fast (or middle of the pack, for that matter) in the tri-sport or running by any means, but I am doing it and that in itself is a LOT, for me. 1 yr ago while Grace and I were watching David do his first ever sprint tri at Parris Island, I had no desire or feeling that I could ever complete one, especially since I didn't even own a road bike at the time and had never completed 1 lap of swimming in a pool. I've improved, and that's only going to go up more. This is going to be my year with improving my capabilities!

Recently, David and I both have realized that the time we spend on swimming each week just isn't cutting it for the results we want. I usually go twice a week for about a 20 min session each. I KNOW this isn't enough. So, we've got to come up with a plan that doesn't hinder our time with the little lady. This means morning workouts are in the near future. Since I'm so slow in the water, I wouldn't be able to cover the distance I need in my 20 min lunchtime swim, so that's got to change. I need to get a new watch that will do laps too, so I can keep track of my drills, etc. My current one only does the stopwatch. While I'm at it, my goggles need replacing. They are ick. Yesterday, we were both in the pool. It went okay, but afterwards I was whooped for the remainder of the day. So, I didn't run last night.

Mon: Swim 750yds 18:20 (2:26 /100yds)

Today at lunch, I went for a short run. It went fantabulous. I am having some tightness in my left (of course - left leg always) calf and had to stop a few times to rub it down some. We've GOT to find that stick Grace lost. I'm just gonna buy another one today!

Tues: Run 3.0 mi 28:33 (9:31/mi)
Splits 9:44 / 9:24 / 9:17 Woo Hoo!!!

Details of the workouts are in my log (over there ---->).

In other boring news, I bought some aero bars for my bike! David did the shopping for me. I think this will help especially while I'm on the trainer. So many times, I'd like to lean down and just don't. I think these will help as I possibly get into the longer distances.

I think that's about it for terrific Tuesday! Tonight is our long awaited return to our Church group get-together. We haven't been together in 3 wks, so I'm looking forward to seeing our good friends, and Grace is excited about seeing her friend, Maddi. Have a great day, Ya'll!