Good morning fellow followers. Currently I am eating a banana after having packed up my gear for a 3 hour workout-it's a swim/cycle brick today. I will be swimming at my gym and then I will hit the road to do a solo ride. I have packed my cellphone just in case, and plan on singing "on the road again" as I am too freaked to ride a bike and listen to my ipod even if there is very little traffic.

Today I will be practicing the usual gear changes, but also just being able to touch my water bottle with each hand (I haven't mastered getting it out of the cage and drinking while still riding). I know this sounds ridiculous, and perhaps its just me, but it requires some talent-and a whole lot of balance! If I get really brave I may even try and eat something-whoa!

I am hoping it will not be too windy. Dressing for the bike is a whole other animal! I always know what to wear in the pool, and since I have run for a long time, I know how to dress for that, but I don't really have any biking clothes. When I went cycling in the wind the other day, my windbreaker ballooned out from the back of me, and likely caused even more drag. Today I have packed a small arsenal of clothing and plan to layer tight to my body.

One thing this journey has taught me, is to change, to be open minded and to experiment to see what works. So often we get caught up just doing the same things over and over again. Usually we become creatures of habit-and I admit, I like that very much. But when you got outside your comfort zone and succeed-even if it's just baby steps, it truly is a wonderful feeling. I think of this, as I had the opportunity to play with a 6 month old baby yesterday. Such a sweetie as she was was trying new things and conducting her own little experiments. But it was that toothless giggle, the sparkle in her eye, and her pride that said it is all worth it!