Check out my new bike!

I was in Target just the other day, and I came across a road bike for a great price! Well, since I only have a mountain bike, which was going to cost big bucks to get in riding condition (with slick tires & all), I decided to buy it. It's that birthday gift promise I got back in October that was waiting for the right opportunity. The opportunity finally came and I pounced. Now, I know it's not some top-of-the-line road or tri bike, of course, but I'm so excited about it! I think it's the perfect starter bike. And, it cost less than fixing up my mountain bike & it's a road bike! Yipee!

I got to ride it on Saturday and, I have to say, it was awesome! The one improvement I'd like to make is a new seat (one that is specifically for women). Ouch! Anyway, I had a great ride and I'm excited for my new "beaut" to take my triathlon journey with me. I'm still working on the name though. Aw, c'mon, didn't you name your bike when you were a kid? :)

I went for a run right after my bike ride on Saturday. Whew! My heart rate was up there, but it felt great to do some back-to-back training. I'll be stepping that up a lot in the weeks to come. I have to! I sure hope that I'll feel ready come March 15th. I think I will. I just hope I'm right! I need to start doing some more bricks to know for sure. That's just what my training needs at this point.

{FYI: Brick - doing two (or more) different exercises (one after another) with little rest between each. (e.g., bike and then as soon as your bike workout is complete go for a run). Bricks are usually bike-run but can be any combination.}