Donuts, manure and gnats, OH MY!

Well…the Cycling Diva has found a new route that has less road debris and less car traffic…it has a few hills and lots of incline too (good for training!). The problems are the donuts, manure and gnats! The ride begins with the delicious smell of freshly baked donuts. After my organic oatmeal and banana breakfast this is a cruel thing to put my tummy through. A few miles later the route goes past a horse stable…ugh…horse poo. A few miles beyond the horse poo odor is a canal with millions (well, maybe hundreds) of gnats. Riding through the gnats feels like being pelted with hail! No exaggeration! I think I will continue to use this route despite the donuts, manure and gnats (OH MY!).

A tale from two divas!!!!

Mermaid Diva:
I did it! I did it! I did it!

Last night I finally tested for swimming. (I didn't forget my swim cap and goggles this time like I did 2 weeks ago! Hey, blondie moments happen!) I swam 400 meters with a time of 12 minutes and 46 seconds. According to my book, I am considered a very beginner of the beginner swimmer category. Hey, it's a starting point! I was so happy that I could go this far. Of course there has to be a funny part to every story, right? Coach Rich was telling me to stop, but I didn't understand what he was saying or doing, so ended up swimming an extra 50 meters. Poor Coach Rich was yelling and hand signaling, but I just happen to hear "You're done!" Oh, is that what he was trying to tell me??? DOH!!! So, next time we will have clear communication established before hand! As tired as I was, I still had enough in the tank to keep going...so I know I can push myself to easily shave another minute or more off this time. A guy next to our lane was curious what we were doing and he had been watching me. I told him about our event and he said he was a former swim coach and gave me a pointer to try. He thought I did very well for having no swim experience and for this being my very first trial time. I thanked him for the tip and he wished me good luck. Coach Rich and I walked out of the gym all excited! Yes, I did it!!!


Running Diva:
Ran 2 2/3 miles in 35 minutes! Best time so far!
This diva is ready to kick some boooooo-tay!

Copper Triangle

WOO HOOOOOOO! The Cycling Diva (along with roadie support from the Mermaid Diva) completed the Copper Triangle! Breathing in that elevation was difficult...but the scenery was unforgettable! Now on to train for the El Tour de Tucson (109 miles); my goal is to shave off 10 minutes from my time last year!!

Cycling Diva needs oxygen please

Cycling Diva will be in Colorado for a cycling event...

"The famous Copper Triangle has long been considered one of Colorado’s classic alpine road rides. Graced with breathtaking scenery, gorgeous roads and three challenging climbs, the Copper Triangle exemplifies cycling in the Colorado Rockies. The 5th anniversary of the Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Alpine Classic will take place on Saturday August 7th, 2010 as an impeccably supported ride. The Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle course is a spectacular 78-mile loop cresting three Colorado Mountain passes - Fremont Pass (elevation 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424’) and Vail Pass (elevation 10,666’). The course passes three ski areas and is littered with historic mining outposts and camp Hale, the training ground for the famous 10th Mountain Division. The total elevation gain for the course is 5,981 ft."

Mermaid Diva is coming along to carry Cycling Diva's limp body back to the resort after crossing the finish line.

Say a prayer for Cycling Diva's saftey and that she can actually complete the event!

Running Diva has rockets on her shoes!

Last night I ran 2 miles in 26.5 minutes...I'm so excited!!!!