Onto the second discipline.....

4 miles on the schedule for running.  Done.  It was really hot and humid today; 70's in the morning is too hot for me.

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I got my bike back from the bike shop.  Here's what she looks like:

Nice and shiny(I did that), wheels are true, new tires and new aerobars - bike shop did those.  I really splurged on the aerobars.  Those things are not cheap but I really want to get used to using them.  Here's a little close up on the aerobars too:

I can't wait to try these out.  I hope I like them.  If anything, I figured it would give me a nice position change when on the bike.  I still have my old bike shoes but they are starting to fall apart---literally!

They are really comfortable so I really don't want to get new ones but I think once I start riding more, I'm probably going to have to get new ones.  I have my old clipless pedals which I love using.  I'd probably need some new cleats too with these.  You can see these pedals have seen some miles.  I had a small accident one year when coming around a curve too fast:

I don't remember what I paid for these but I do remember they were not cheap.  Looks like you can get a decent new set for about $100 which is not bad.  I probably paid at least half that over 20 years ago.

Of course, you can't ride your bike, new or old, without a helmet so this is the one I got.  It's comfortable which is what I wanted and really matches everything.  Since it's been so long since I've ridden, I didn't even have a helmet to wear.

While I was looking at the bike shop, I figured I might as well get a few other essentials.  Gloves are a must.  At least from what I remember when I used to ride.

Now these are new to me - Tri Shorts.  Not bike shorts but tri shorts so I can also run in these as well.  I got a pair of SUGOi.  I think they are a decent brand from what I read.  I really do feel clueless about most of this stuff.

It's going to take a little time to get used to running with this pad in the shorts but I don't see any other way?  Is there even a place to change at a triathlon if you wanted to wear bike shorts and a jersey and then change to running shorts and a running shirt?  I'm not sure? Clueless!!

 I also got a new water bottle.  Have to be hydrated.  This is the new Camelbak podium 21 oz. water bottle.  It has a Jet Valve to let the water out with a squeeze and will not leak.  I got the local bike shop's logo on it too.

So, that's my first trip to the bike shop in about 20 years.  Now, I can't retire for an additional year to pay for all this stuff.  Jeez --- if you guys thought running was expensive - it looks like triathlon tops that no problem.  All I'm doing is trying to get used to riding again.  No races(I think) until next year.  My thought is to build up to a Half Ironman if I can find the time to do all the training.  If not, eh, I'm always sure I have time for marathon training.

Anyone else ride?  I'm hoping I like it as much as I did years ago.




Have a great day and.....Keep Running!!!!!!