Time, that is. It's nearly mid-July and I have no idea how it happened.
I know that the official start of summer isn't until late June, which means that July should mean early summer. But, for whatever reason, the 4th of July signals the middle of summer to me. So how can we be half way through summer already?
The whales have been quiet so far and we've only managed two day trips out in search of them. One of these trips marked only the second time we've been completely skunked. That is to say we saw zero whales on the day. Lame. Very lame indeed. But, there is hope on horizon as reports are there are a lot of animals further north than we have been able to check so far. Also, we are heading to the Shumagins on Wednesday which never fails to please. (Knocking furiously on wood).
As for training, it's going along quite well actually. I am enjoying the last hours of a rest week and will rev up again tomorrow. So far, my long run as been 16 and long ride 66. It's nice to see the mileage building, and yet I must admit that the impending build makes me a bit nervous.
On this road to ironman, I am in a constant state of sheer panic and sheer delight. I have overlapping thoughts of "what am I doing?" and "damn, this is going to be grand."
I've recently discovered the Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast and website. What a great resource. Ben G. is full of knowledge and is so generous for sharing most of it for free. The podcast is a now a regular among my other favorite...IMTalk.
More soon...
