Tri2 W4D3 and a day of rest

I kicked butt yesterday.  Gone were the twinges and stitches of Mondays run. I finished week 3 of Couch to 5k, i ran my fastest pace of this season, and then i threw it down in the pool, too. There was just something about my run, i pushed myself, and yes i got tired, and yes i had to remind myself to stay on my toes, but at some point it just changed. I got lighter on my feet, i kicked up my heels, and i ran. My new nearly-barefoot form finally clicked. It was completely awesome.

Today i shopped. I bit the bullet and went to Wal-mart. I was looking for a robe or swimsuit coverup to wear in the showers at the gym but didn't really find anything on budget and appropriate. Instead, i bought some new bottles for shampoo and conditioner, two tank tops, and some actual running shorts. I didn't buy as many pairs as i wanted to but i am pretty happy with my purchase. There are still a lot of things that i'm going to need before race day but i was feel pretty wardrobe deficient. All of my shorts from last time i trained for a triathlon were leftovers from high school, if not older. I'm remembering my favorite pair, which i acquired when i was about twelve or thirteen. Two pairs of these very old shorts are still in my possession (one has a bleach stain, i have no idea how that happened).  I have had these shorts for about half my life! So i felt it was time for a bit of an update in wardrobe. And do you know what? I was immediately impressed by the fact that the shorts' hems seem far more inclined to stay down rather than ride up the inside of my thighs like my old ones always want to. I've yet to put them through the paces, of course (that will happen tomorrow), but they feel great, lightweight, just long enough, but also slightly racy. The fabric is so thin and the stripes on the sides are just the slightest bit see-through (i'm going to have to wear appropriate underwear!).  Oh, and my legs look great if i do say so myself. I should have taken photos! Maybe i will.