and sometimes you crash...

This past week and a half has been... depressing and thus I haven't really updated.

For one, I learned about post-race legs (which means you run about a full minute/mile slower than you normally do). That was lovely...err miserable.

I've also been working on those bike challenges and have continued to give myself bruises. Whoops. Yesterday I managed to successfully ride around Austin without crashing or dying or BRAKING DOWN HILLS (well, out of fear anyway). Still got to work on the whole hydrating thing, but I'm thinking I might be racing in nationals with my camelback racing pack. AWESOME. At least it's not super huge.

P.S. A couple of entries back I discussed how biking can make your arms/wrists hurt. This can be from bad form OR from your seat angle being too low, causing you to slide down and have too much to support with your wrists. CHECK THOSE SEAT ANGLES! (I need to check mine)

Running has continued to be a challenge. I haven't had much luck getting my speed back up to where it was. I don't know what is wrong - it may be the heat slowing me down, or my less-nutritious diet, or something. I'm frustrated, but I did speed work today and did NOT sign up for the 10k race this Sunday (even though I really really really wanted to) because I'm simply not in racing shape. Also, I've continued working in more strength training... which reminds me I've got to do that.

For those of you who don't know: I'm very into creating workout playlists. I do it for myself. I do it for the team (although they don't always love it... [: whoops) and it keeps me motivated. Here are some new tracks to consider while you run, bike... or whatever:

Beautiful People (feat. Benny Benassi) - Chris Brown
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
21st Century Girl - Willow Smith
Ghost Town - Shiny Toy Guns
On the Floor - Jennifer Lopez (feat. Pitbull)
Rumor Has It - Adele

This girl next to me in the lap pool at UT (which is beautiful btw - the outdoor pool area looks like a resort, seriously, there are PALM trees) had an underwater iPod.
Underwater iPod (I die)
I am so unbelievably jealous. I want one SO. BAD. As someone who is motivated by music - I die. But, I don't exactly have an extra $150. For those of you who do - it's a thought.