I went to a raw food preparation class about “ice creams” last week. Geoffrey was out of town so I brought the main recipe home with me hoping we would make it sometime. Well, he actually made it last night !! It was quite a lot of work so by the time it was ready, we were both too tired for dessert. It was really special when we finally had it tonight. It’s cherry-vanilla flavor and absolutely delicious. Anyone skeptical of raw food who tries it would have a change of heart.
Tonight Geoff made caesar salads with Ani’s raw mock tuna salad and a raw caesar dressing that our friend Laura sent us a recipe for. We’re also having raw flatbreads. This is probably the best raw dinner I’ve ever had. Geoff is a wizard in the kitchen.
.25 mile (400m) swim – 10 mile (16km) bike – 3.1 mile (5km) run
Total Time: 1:12:10
Swim: 11:59
T1: 1:08
Bike: 30:26
T2: 1:19
Run: 27:18
Overall Place: 216
Gender Place: 46
Category Place: 13
Today’s race was uneventful compared to last week’s. The location was different, which was good since I wasn’t too crazy about last week’s course. I was really nervous last night and this morning because of some pain I’ve had around my right kidney since Wednesday. It seems to get worse with movement, specifically exercise. I was a bit concerned, but decided to do the race anyway because I had already signed up and I was prepared to ease back if the pain got out of control. Luckily, the pain was mostly bearable and I was able to get through the race without any major hiccups.
The Swim
The ocean was calm this morning. It must have been Geoffrey’s soothing energy. My wave didn’t start until 7:47 so we got to see all the other waves rocket past the buoys all the way to the end, some faster than others. I wasn’t so afraid of the water this time and felt a bit more confident but I still struggled to get my rhythm and breathing right. Hence, my head was above the water more than it needed to be which cost me a bunch of time. However, I did actually enjoy the swim today and I didn’t feel like it got the best of me despite the fact that my time was only seconds faster than last week’s.
Coming out of the water.
The Bike
By now you know this is my favorite part. I wanted to break 30 minutes, but I just couldn’t today. It was a good day to do so because we had some tailwind on the way out and part of the way back was sheltered enough to avoid some of the headwind, but I wanted to make sure I didn’t completely blow the run like last week. So I just focused on doing my normal speed and having fun. I was very strong climbing up the big bridge at the turn around point which made me very happy.
Finishing the bike leg.
The Run
I managed to get through the run without tossing my green smoothie. It was hard to find a comfortable pace where the pain was just bearable, but I did a good job overall. I had enough juice left for the last 200 yards when I threw caution to the wind and sprinted to the end. Shortly after that, the pain set in with full force and Geoffrey had to drive to breakfast while I rested on the passenger seat.
Sprinting to the finish line.
Clearly, I wasn’t trying to set any course records today but it was a good race. I don’t feel nearly as crappy about it as I did last week even though the numbers weren’t too far off.
It was nice to have Geoffrey back in town for this one. He always manages to calm me down and supports me no matter what, like a good partner.
We’re having leftover rawzagna and some snow balls I made last night with pecans, dates and dried apple.
Friday – rest
Saturday – 2 hr bike ride
Sunday – Triathlon: 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run
Monday – 1.5 hr beach bootcamp class
Tuesday – 45 min spin class
Wednesday – 55 min spin class
Thursday – rest
This is the shampoo I use. It’s vegan and apparently good enough for triathletes. 
Gotta have the mean green.
Leftovers from last night (zucchini pasta and pesto sauce) on a bed of spinach and a grasshopper (pineapple juice and wheat grass).
Zucchini pasta and pesto sauce. Very yummy !
There was a beautiful full moon over beach bootcamp tonight. I really enjoyed it. Only wish Geoff was here…
