So I am not a runner....yet.....

A really good friend gave me this advice....train for your weaknesses and race your strengths.....

So I have made a concerted effort to really try to become a better runner....regular training on the treadmill....

So once a week I drive to Long Beach to run on the boardwalk. Its about 5 miles and I love every second of it. The ocean is just a few feet away....salt air.....cool breeze....helps clear my head.

I started this crazy journey running 1 minute and walking 1.5 minutes....I remember feeling like i was going to collapse after finishing the whole thing.....and feeling amazing cause i never thought i could do it....so tonight I did it again...and i have a secret....

I think i am turning into a runner......DONT TELL ANYONE......

My aerobic fitness is getting better....I can jog for 5-7 minute intervals AND i am able to start recovering while jogging instead of walking.....so much less walky much more runny,...bobbby like....yes bobby like very much....

While i was running...i felt soooo good.....and i got to my usual interval time where i would walk and I said to myself...just keep going....you arent even breathing hard.....it was great...just kept going....much longer than i ever have....

SO TODAY I AM PROUD OF MYSELF...YEP ME MOI BOBBITO

And when i was done...I JUMPED IN THE OCEAN....A W E S O M E


Never thought i would say it but...I am a runner.

IM CDA and MILE 20

I just want to wish everyone participating in IM CDA good luck.....I am there rooting you on.

So about a year ago i met this blogger named TEA. She was a new(yet not as new as me) triathlete. I would read her adventures and before i blogged i shared my 1st tri and (mis) adventures with her. Slowly I got to know Sherpa, Jman, and AK. I feel like Tea has been with me though many of the ups and downs of my life(divorce, moving, selling house, shoulder injuries) always there reminding me to never give up and things will get better. So to a good friend and her awesome family.....

TEA KICK SOME IRONMAN ASS!!!!!!

MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT

BOB ' tri-bobolicious" Myers aka MILE 20

ps I signed up for the Tobay sprint Tri on 8/16:)

New stuff...lots of it....

Hey blogland,

Hope everyone is doing well. I just got back from vacation in Florida. I spent a few days in Fort Lauderdale(at the beach) and then a few days in Ft Myers(with my brother). It was a great time. Got to workout most days and swam in the ocean some. Ocean swimming is tough.

I started a new job this week. So far so good. Seems like a great bunch of people. Looking forward to contributing to the team.

So i am thinking about doing the miami oly tri in November 9. I just joined beginnertriathlete.com and downloaded a training plan. I will try it and see how it goes....looks like fun:)

Today I swam for 30 minutes. Did 50's for 500 meters.....felt ok some shoulder soreness but not too bad.

See ya:)

Shoulders and Bikes

2 tri related happenings:

Shoulder is a bit sore today but my Dr. says to swim in the morning and come in for therapy. No sharp pain, just aching and some soreness.

Bike issues: I had an issue with my clipless pedal when i was out today. As usual Mike took care of me. Slowly I am dialing in "Momma Love" and getting her setup just purrrfect.

Special thanks to Mike and the BABYLON BIKE crew for all the adjustments, advice, and last minute changes. They stand behind everything they sell. In an area with huge cycling competition, Babylon bike always is head and shoulders above the rest. They surpass everyone else in the department that matters most....making sure the customer is HAPPY:) Also I am grateful to call Mike a friend.

Everything keeps changing...so very fast

So.

I have a secret.

I accepted a job offer today....hehehehhahahahahahah


I

AM

VERY

EXCITED!!!!

and a little scared

More money, 15 minute commute(was 1.5 hours each way), huge opportunity....


Its been 13 years since i change companies. I am just going to pray for the best and see where this takes me.

An email from a friend

Hey folks. I just received an email from a good friend. Although we have never met, we are both fans of each others triathlon (and life) accomplishments. So here is the email:

___________________________________________________________________________________

Hey Bob!
Have you figured out your racing schedule this year?

Also, for 2009, I'm looking at doing Vineman. And you are being formally invited! :) I'm hoping to ask a few of my favorite bloggers and maybe we can do a meetup in sonoma county! WOO HOO!!

Tea

_______________________________________________________________________________


Wow a HIM....

At first I sat back and thought...

I am not sure i can do a HIM

ITS TOO LONG

TOO HARD

...before I had a chance to object my alter ego, TOUGH, chimed in......


TEA

YOU

ARE

ON!!!!

YYYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEE

This is enough time to train and get ready for this race. I am down 65lbs and hopefully by race time i will be down some more. Besides, I really wanna hang out with Tea and Sherpa and familia.....


Bob

TODAY IS A GREAT DAY(wanna know why?)

Cause

I

SWAM

WITH

NO

PAIN

WHOOOOHHOOOOOOOO

450 meters.....no pain...mostly freestyle.

Spoke to TJ the ultimate PT and he said i am good to go.

I will start off slow....not too much too soon...2 times a week....and will work on form for the next few weeks.

I am sooooo happpyyyyyyyy.....tri season is still on:)