I haven't been exercising much for the past 4 months. It is a mix of several things: winter weather, changing jobs, moving, etc... But, the last few weeks (after finishing flooring in my house), I have been going back to the gym and doing lots of spin, treadmill running, and swimming. I've tried to get outside and ride and run a bit too, but it is only possible on the weekend.
I have signed up for the Jay Benson triathlon which will be on Mother's day. My swim lungs are not up to par, but the run and bike will be the most important part of this triathlon. I'm still trying to get my breathing acclimated to the altitude change from Houston to Albuquerque (~27' to 5100'). When I'm getting into the higher heart rate level (level 4, 5) is when it starts to affect me.
Another concern; I want to use my HED tubular 3 spoke carbon wheels, but there are issues with goat heads (thorns) here in Albuquerque. Mostly along the trails but I would not bet against getting a flat even on the main roads. I can either put flat gu in my tubes or just use my clinchers which has flat gu + tube thorn strips between the tire and tube (heavier but will not get a flat).
Another concern; I want to use my HED tubular 3 spoke carbon wheels, but there are issues with goat heads (thorns) here in Albuquerque. Mostly along the trails but I would not bet against getting a flat even on the main roads. I can either put flat gu in my tubes or just use my clinchers which has flat gu + tube thorn strips between the tire and tube (heavier but will not get a flat).
See you at the races!
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