Melissa - Vain Triathlete

I recently read an article about Susy Favor Hamilton in which she admitted to being addicted to running. Not like we casually say we are addicted as in, I feel crappy if I don't run. She was seriously addicted. She only felt happy when she ran. She has pretty much all but stopped running and had to see a doctor to bring her along from the depression she felt. This is a scary thing. I thought long and hard and wondered, " Do I fall into this category? What if I couldn't run tomorrow or the next day or the next.... Where would my joy come from? I know! I will create a list just in case I have to actually find out". So, here is what brings me joy: My dogs kisses (I never knew I was such a dog lover till age 42) Selling a huge insurance policy! Sunny days Stepping really hard on the gas peddle of my very fast car :) Candy Bike Riding A really good glass of red wine with friends who appreciate it as much as I do Seeing my nieces Seeing my family at parties Eating Sushi Wi...

A funny thing happened this week. I was all set to do my regular routine of riding the trainer for 1.15 on Wednesday then run 4 miles, probably on the treadmill. After all it's safe, secure, and the quickest way to get in a moderately long training day. I wasn't ready to take on the outside world on my bike at 5:30 am. Not to mention running in TRI shorts for the world to see takes a little getting used to. I didn't think I was there yet. Well, I was wrong. I am there now.. Last night while driving over to the dog park to let Fergie meet up with some other dogs I was telling Kathy, my pretty-much-non-athletic-better-half about my planned workout in the morning. All of the sudden she says "Mel, why aren't you riding outside in the mornings now? You need to get out there during the week and feel the wind on your face"... I objected and said, nawwww , I'm fine on the trainer and what about the traffic... She responded with "there is no traffic at 5:30 ...