New Gear in April!

AWWWW YEAHHHHH!

"Jealous much?" (you are rad if you know what this quote is from)

I am SOO looking forward to putting all my new gear to use.  So, first was a huge swag box of gear from Wattie Ink headquarters. Tons of stuff from K-Swiss, Fuel Belt, Xendurance, Challenge Tires and Wattie Ink.

So far, I've had three runs in my K-Swiss Blade Max Glides, and they're great.  My plan is to use them for longer races like Wildflower and Ironman Arizona this year, and use my K-ruuz for shorter distance stuff.  In between, I'll use my assortment of other running shoes for training.  Yes, I'm kind of a hoarder when it comes to running shoes. What can I say? I like running shoes.

I just started taking the Xendurance tablets, and I should have just enough to get me through Wildflower.  I'll keep you posted with my results and feedback as I train and race more with this highly respected endurance supplement.

I'll be putting my new Triathlon Challenge tires on this week.  The new ride (see below) just arrived, so it's time to put some new shoes on the bike too.  I went with 'open tubulars' (clinchers), mostly because it is what I am comfortable with.  Maybe as I get  better educated about tubulars, I'll give them a try.  There seems to be a bit of a learning curve there, but many pros and Wattie Ink Elite Team members use them. So, I always know if I have questions, I can just "Ask a Wattie."

My crappy Blackberry picture doesn't do it justice.

Next up, the bike....  The second big box to come in the brown truck was the Kestrel 4000 Pro SL.  This year, I am fortunate enough to be part of Team Kestrel, who also happens to be a sponsor of the Wattie Ink Elite Team, one big happy triathlon family.  Wow, is the bike gorgeous.   I'm looking forward to seeing how it does in the coming weeks, especially at Wildflower.  Like a kid on Christmas, I couldn't wait to go out and play with my new toy.  I started the assembly, but took it to a local bike shop, Rock N Road Cyclery, to take care of all the important stuff, like brakes and shifter cables. I did manage to put on my ISM Time Trial Seat.  Yes, I am technically challenged when it comes to bikes, something I need to work on.  More stuff for "Ask a Wattie," I guess.

I am looking forward to more hard work, fun, excitement, and whatever else this racing year has in store for me. Rock the W!