The first one was great, I loved it... and I spent the last week relaxing, eating all kinds of food I don't usually eat, even enjoyed a few too many glasses of vino! But now it's time to get back to work. The target is Ironman 70.3 Taiwan! The date is November 6th, 2011! The game plan is to training with the help of some others! I am officially a coached athlete! I was recommended so great coaches from one of my friends in Seoul. So I talked to them, and feel really good about using them. I think they will take the guess work out of the whole training process, but most importantly, they will keep me on track! I was given my first week of workouts today, they look great! I'm ready to dive in and get down to business. :)
The other big change that I am making for this go around with training is my bike. Yes I did just buy my current bike. But I bought it on a very small budget, I just wanted to pick something up to get me cycling, it has served it's purpose well. Now it's time for me to finally have a 'grown-up's' bike! I picked up my new frame this weekend, this will actually be a bit of a project. The frame is by Giant, it's a blend of carbon and aluminum. I got it from a friend who now has a sponsored frame. The bike sells for $3,000 and is about 4 months old. I don't have a full bike yet, just a frame, seat post, saddle, and crank. So I have some parts to buy and then will have to put it all together. I have been looking into components, so far I am leaning towards the Sram Rivals. Because I am building it and got a great deal on the frame, I'll be able to put it together to be a light (about 8kg), fast, bike at a good price! A bike that will be perfect till I'm ready to invest in a tri-bike! As for my current bike, that will be turned into a touring bike, so I will have to buy some racks and bags and it will be great for my multi-day trips!
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