The roller coaster ride

Well as I said a month ago that I have to get back on the bike, literally. Well that hasn't quite happened. I've had my moments of ups and downs, and now I can say that my ups are more frequent then my downs. That is good, as I feel that I've reached the bottom of the lows after my last entry, having lost enough weight for anyone that can't afford it. I'm now starting to gain it back, slowly but surely. I come in today at 141 pounds and that is effecting my training style and duration. The runs are short and easy and today I am getting on the bike trainer to get a few miles on my skinny legs to make sure I get hungry and eat. Which I am doing, just that my body is starved for calories and once I eat they are consumed ASAP.
I have still had my moments of doubt about doing this race here and there. However I know that it will be the most rewarding experience once I've finished and my close friends and family are there to cheer me on. I also found out that a friend of mine is doing the race now too that I had lost touch with and that is very exciting to know. Originally I had hoped to break 11 hours (lofty I know), but now, just finishing the race is on the mind, even with my mile times on average of 7:30 for training runs and that seems effortless at times too. I think a lot of that is due to the lose of 27 pounds LOL.
I know this may seem redundant but please bear with me as I am moving forward and healing myself on the inside still, but the baby-steps are turning into normal strides and soon, a light jog I'm sure. Most of you whom I talk too, see this and so do I!

During the race I plan on using one of the most advanced wetsuits on the market, new Zenith by Zoot Sports. I was lucky enough to try it on and model it at the Chicago Tri for my friend Karen (genius mind behind the new suit) The comfort and flexibility of it, behind the knees, shoulders and arms is unmatched by any that I have tried on for a full length suit. Now I can't wait to try it on in the pool and open water! With this Zenith I predict that a 2.4 swim can be completed under 50 minutes! NO JOKE! So Karen, great job on the suit and I know that it will give any swimmer who wears it an advantage. To find out more on the suit, check out the link to zoot sports.

Ok, I need to get my bike on the trainer now and force myself to get going and moving.

Until the next entry, thanks for your time and patience folks in waiting this time out with me.

Enjoy the image of me in the Zenith too. We're not sure if I make the suit look good or if the suit makes me look good.