Let's talk "bricking"!!

I have learned that when you write a blog, you should have answers to a lot questions. Well I seem to have a lot of questions that need answers. The responses that I get are pretty funny though. It just shows me how many people out there that have a great sense of humor.

I'm curious how much bricking you guys do. For those of you who are new to triathlons, the definition to bricking for a triathlon is,

"Triathletes train for this phenomenon through transition workouts or "bricks": back-to-back workouts involving two disciplines, most commonly cycling and running. (The term "brick" has multiple claims of origination/derivation. Among those is the derivation from a partial anagram of Bike-Run. Also, it may simply be a descriptive term for how your legs feel for the first part of the run. Another is credited to Mark Sisson and Scott Zagarino (1988), who associated the term brick with the idea of "Just another brick in the wall"... as noted in a song by the group "Pink Floyd". Another association of this term has been claimed to originate from a New Zealand athlete by the name of Matt Brick.)" 

In my opinion, that is wayyyyyyyy to much information but you get the idea.

My Princess question is this:

Can I do both, running, and biking underwater at the same time like the guy above is doing? -__- It would save time.

A or B?

A or B? Hello..... A. people are cool.   B. people are not. Case closed.  I just wish they would make more A looking shoes that work like B shoes. 

My take on this person is that they are a really great uncool person!!! Just kidding!!!!

This is me on my bike. I know, it's missing a wheel:-)

And in closing, these are actual pictures I have captured from past triathlons......

I will never tease anyone for "getting out there and doing it", but could we please leave the jewelry at home and find a suit that fits. That's all I'm asking!!!

50, Fat, Diabetic and ahead of you:-)

PS.

Oh, wait one more thing............ This is how a Princess gets in a swim workout!!!

Ok, the holidays are over!! Enough excuses. I have to get down to the nitty gritty and get some important questions answered!!

Questionnaire For My Coach From the IronPrincess Participant

I talk about my coach like I have had him for a long time. It's actually been about 30 seconds. I am assuming I am his prodigy but the truth is, he probably doesn't even want me to mention his name, Andrew McKinnen:-)

It took me a while, however I finally realized after this last injury that I needed to  elicit  help. 

  These are the 10 questions I have and  I am sure you want to know the answers too!!  

1.            Can I pay someone else to train for me?

2.            If not, then can I train in the mall? (They have a track there sort of!)

3.            Can I swim with wet nails?

4.            How can I look good for pictures at the end of the race if I have been sweating?

5.            Will there be someone fanning me down between all 3 venues or just the first two?

6.            The blue wetsuit you recommended doesn't match my eyes.  HELLO?!?!?!

7.            Can my race number be in a Monotype Corsiva font.? The Black Arial font is just not               

                   me.

8.            Will perfume be available at all the pit stops?  It is imperative that I have Chanel #5  

           readily available.

9.            What can you do to prevent Saks from having their blow out sale during race day?

10.            I am still NOT peeing on my bike. Ew!

Bonus Question....... Who will be buying all this crap for me:-)

It was NOT a man, It was just me out for a swim!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year. I was in my PJ's watching The Walking Dead with Prince Charming. I got into my pj's at 7:00 that night and didn't take them off until January 2nd and that was only to put on my workout clothes and get that done. If all of that is wrong, then I don't want to be right!

I mentioned in my last blog that I was going to talk about triathletes and marathoners talking about their sport. I think it should be more of a WARNING!

Let's just put it this way, if you don't want to hear, don't ask. There may still be a chance that "said" person will bring it up but it won't look so bad for you to walk away 3 hours later if you weren't the one to bring it up first. I am not kidding about this, they will tell you all about their bodily fluids, workout routines, equipment, speed ETC. If you ever see a triathlete wearing one of their shirts from a prior race, RUN to the nearest exit. hahahahahha I think this video is so perfect and demonstrates this situation so well. I don't think he is a Princess but you will get the point. I will make a Princess version as soon as I can!!

This just cracks me up!!!