Two weeks down, a lot to go. Today is the start of week 3. So far, so good. Of course, lots of gear still to go as well. I made a list of everything I still needed, but was trying to piece it together a little bit at a time.
I had been shopping for a heart rate monitor for a week or so. Every book I have looked at stresses the importance of a HRM. They come in a variety of types and price ranges. I started out looking at the lowest level Polar models (FS1, FS2), but somehow ended up buying the middle range model (F6). I decided to buy it after comparing it to the F4 and determining that I wanted the added convenience of the coded signal the F6 offered over the F4. I am thinking in a triathlon situation, with all those folks around, there is likely to be a lot of cross talk. Also, if Marc get a HRM, we are always going to be close enough for interference I imagine. It took 4 tries, and a call to customer service, but I got one ordered from Heart Rate Monitors USA. They have free overnight shipping, which appealed to me. I ordered it on Friday afternoon though, so it is coming today. I can't wait, but I am nervous about being able to operate it correctly.
I also identified a need for a new gym bag. My little pink backpack doesn't hold enough stuff to bring work clothes and swimming stuff at the same time. I've had the little backpack since I moved to Starkville, so I had gotten plenty of use out of it. I wanted to get a bag I could actually look at and examine the size of prior to buying. The only place in town to shop was Hibbett's. They have a limited selection, but of the 4 choices, I settled on the Nike Varsity Girl duffle. It's pink, of course, but I really like it. Today it did great, and fit everything just fine.
That was supposed to be it. On the list of "still needs" was another swimming suit and something to race in. I was looking at swimming suits, but ended up finding something to wear for the actual race. I am not thrilled about wearing spandex in daylight in front of other people. I know it's necessary though. I enjoyed the tip from Slow Fat Triathlete to start by wearing it in the house, then outside at night, then finally outside in the daylight. I may have to use this method. I ordered a TriKini from SkirtSports. It is pink, as I have apparently adopted a theme. I hope that it works. It was on super sale, so if it doesn't work out, then I guess it won't be a big loss. Maybe when it comes, I'll eventually be brave enough not only to wear it, but to take a pic.
I tried out my new swim cap today. Having hurt my thumb, pulling it on was quite a chore. I popped myself pretty good in the face. I had to look at others to figure out what to do about the ears. It worked great for keeping water out of them. It made awful gurgling noises when it was out of place though. I was surprised it didn't keep my hair completely dry, but I guess that's going to happen with ears.
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