if you live in austin....
well i've about had it.
it was 42 degrees and pouring down rain today, and something in me just snapped.
i went on priceline, bid for a ticket, got it, and now have a training weekend planned.
i fly into austin april 10th in the AM, and fly out the 14th in the PM.
in between? i plan to train.
A. LOT.
i've ridden outside exactly twice so far this year, i've not run outside in almost two weeks, i wont get any open water swims till just weeks before my race...
THIS HAS GONE ON LONG ENOUGH!
so i'm jumping ship. for 5 days.
FIVE. GLORIOUS. DAYS. of hopefully a LOT of sunshine, a LOT of miles, and... lets be honest...
a LOT of food!
so for those of you that live in or around the austin area and can suggest where to go to ride (i don't mind driving out of the way, if you've got some quality hill country route to share!).. where to go to run... where to go to swim...
LET ME HAVE IT!
cuz i'm so down.
and if you're not into any of the above.... (what the hell are you reading my blog for?)... then feel free to drop me a line and maybe we can meet up. girl's gotta eat.. and drink... at some point.
right?!
Comments
Hey, runnerpants. I dont live in Austin, but my 8-month old son does and I'm visiting him this weekend and maybe next. Anyway, there are a lot of great places to bike and run. You gotta check out the town lake hike and bike trail. very cool. you'll love A-town.
Peace.
Posted by: Kevin | April 3, 2008 7:25 PM
AHHHH!!!!! I'm going to be in Austin next weekend. Greyhound and I are riding from Houston to Austin; we'll arrive on Sunday late morning...we aren't there for long cause I have a flight out of Houston that evening (we'll drive back, obviously), but we've GOT to at least meet for some food... !!!
Posted by: curly su | April 3, 2008 7:49 PM
i loves me some destination training!!! good on ya for seeking out the weather you wanna train in!!! and austin. the land o' lance. nice choice. have a blast and don't forget to KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!!
Posted by: monica | April 4, 2008 12:38 AM
i loves me some destination training!!! good on ya for seeking out the weather you wanna train in!!! and austin. the land o' lance. nice choice. have a blast and don't forget to KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!!
Posted by: monica | April 4, 2008 12:39 AM
You've got to ride at least part of the MS with C-Su and me. Then we'll run off the bike around town lake. Then much cerveza will be had.
Posted by: greyhound | April 4, 2008 6:25 AM
Oh, and bring your wetsuit! You have to swim Barton Springs if you're in Austin.
Posted by: greyhound | April 4, 2008 7:17 AM
ohhh im so jealous! i want a training weekend away in the warm weather! are you flying with your bike?
Posted by: Kim | April 4, 2008 9:10 AM
I'm riding the MS150 too! AM- Run townlake and swim at Barton. The water is cold, so bring a wetsuit!
Posted by: Tiggs | April 5, 2008 4:59 PM