Back following the black line...

 Back following the black line...

 Being back in the water today following the black line was amazing. Jumping in with the initial feeling of cool water on the body, then focusing on the water, every stroke and breath. In the back of my mind the feeling of the foot, and making sure I didn't use it when doing my flip turns. Skimming through the water, I felt like I was free again, and able to switch off, well try to anyway. I think at one point I was just in the zone of going up an down the lane with ease. Also its one of the few swims I have done that I haven't had my Garmin on to keep count for me. I have to admit it was kind of nice.

The foot started to ache about 45 minutes into the swim and at that point I decided it was time to jump out of the water, feeling happy and relaxed and also starting to feel hungry, which is always a good sign of a good swim. The funny part was driving home through heavy traffic, I was singing to my favourite music and not caring if anyone around me heard. I was in just an awesome mood. That is the thing with swimming for me, and hopefully if I get a chance to get back running. Cycling not as much, but even prepared to get back on the bike in the new year and get some kilometers done again.

After doing some reading last night on some supplements to help me with endurance and recovery I decided to buy some BCAA which has L-Leucine, Citrulline Malate, Beta Alanine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine. These are amino acids to help build muscle, sustain energy and recovery for the muscles. So with a good balanced diet and some supplements my training can only get better, recover better and feel better as well.

If I get the go ahead to run again, even if that is within the next 12 months I am prepared to look at my triathlon training again, with a new coach. So until I am allowed to run it will be me the water, my bike and the gym to build the best and healthiest body I can. I don't want another week like the past one. I know just how easy it is to revert back to not eating and not looking after myself, so from here its all systems go for a better, healthier and happier me.

Have a good one...
Hayley xx