Training on vacation has been going well, but the heat is taking a toll on this 50 year old. Even though the fitness center is airconditiined it is still warmer with higher humidty than in PA. I have completed most of of workout and haven't taken a day off. The 2nd day we were here I had an 80 mile ride and 3 mile run. I spent 4 hours on the spin bike. The trainers here have been wonderful. The one did tell me I was not aloud to drink anymore tequila during my four hour ride. I told him I was not a tequila girl. I didn't think I would make it after the 2 hour point but I worked through the demons and made it. I will say that I have the worst saddle sores that I have ever had. The spin bikes are not made for a short person. I had a 16 mile run scheduled for Sunday. I got up late and it was hot!! Was hoping to start by 8:00 but I didn't wake up until 9 plus I had to eat breakfast. I ran the mile loop around the resort. At mile 5 I didn't think I was going to be able to run another 1/2 mile. I told myself just make it to six then go inside to the treadmill. I took a salt pill and it made a huge difference! Lesson learned!! Im sure people thought I was totally out of my mind. I would have to agree with them! I did get some strange looks!! I just kept running the loop. I even had it in me to do the "Laura" for the last few minutes of the run! 16 miles done!! 4 hours and 14 minutes. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't fast but I made it!!
I was going to take a nap but my two training buddies back in PA did a swim on top of the 16 miles, so I did what I had to do. Put the black speed suit on and go to the beach. I didn't swim long due to it was really ruff and I was beyond exhaughested. I even got a little sea sick. Another lesson learned. Take ginger pills before a swim when the water is ruff.
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