Today was indeed a heavy training day.
I actually am on holiday in Maine, on the coast.
I woke up this morning to a light drizzle, and started to run. Turned into a heavy deluge, but I got in a solid quasi-long run.
Then got stuck in traffic as I tried to drive to nowhere in particular. Turned around in South Portland.
I got in a pretty foul mood on the ride back. I was surrounded by all these tourists, eager to spend money, and it was still raining.
Moments later, it cleared up, and is now breathtakingly beautiful. See!
But there was one bright spot. I passed numerous runners this morning, and it was great to see even when far away from home, we all support each other, and are runners.
My ride was absolutely spectacular. The views where breathtaking, and I wanted to go forever, but the tourist traffic clogged up the roads once again, forcing me to return.
The food here is nothing spectacular to a triathlete. Lots of ethnic names with far too little nutritional value. The coffee is really good however.
I found this really cute market down the street, which has a lot. It is very expensive.
A diet Snapple, a bottle of salsa and a bag of organic nachos, was over $8.
Tonight I think I’m going to an Italian place, hopefully nice and tasty.
This might not be posted tonight (Friday, 7.4.06) due to internet restrictions.
Will keep you all posted.

T1: Run 15 Miles
Avg. HR: 139
Max. HR 168

T2: Ride 21 Miles
Avg. HR: 134
Max. HR: 170

Initially not intending to run this distance, but prevailed and felt really good. Heavy downpours for remaining part of run.

This place is conducive to training. Rode a beautiful bike ride throughout coastal Maine, and enjoyed very much. Cooled down in pool afterwards.