We are definitely in the doldrums (no waves), although SwellInfo is predicting a comeback this Thursday (2+ waves...yes, we/I get excited about 2+ waves...sad, but true). I was determined to get into the water this week, so when Friday afternoon rolled around, I arranged to go stand up paddleboarding after work. When I arrived in Galveston, I realized, though, that I should have brought my 9'. I think I had enough to do a little surfing. The waves were breaking on the inside of the jetty, but they were somewhat consistent, arriving in sets. I didn't have a board though. Brian said he would go home and trade in the paddleboards for surfboards, but I told him it wasn't worth it, that I could get the workout I needed on the paddleboard. Well, what an eye-opening experience that was! I hadn't SUP'd in very rough waters before. It had always been flat and calm, but, like life, the unplanned, choppy water made things a little difficult. I got out and up, but trying to catch waves with the paddle proved hard to me. I was bounced off numerous times, and I was lucky not to lose my cap or my new surf sunglasses. Again, like life, I think I need a lot more practice.
My weekend was a busy one. I cycled to work on Friday, went SUP'ing in the afternoon, rode 42 miles early Saturday, ran 4.4 miles mid-morning Saturday (note to self: it's too darn hot to run at 10:15 a.m.) and then cycled another 66 miles on Sunday at the Tour de Braz. Although, surfing and cycling are my passions, I need to start making running more of a priority as I train for the San Francisco Half Marathon (7/31). I need to increase my distance and somehow work it into a regular training regimen. I bought a Garmin to help me track my times and distances(note pic above). But, more than a Garmin, I need discipline when it comes to running. Again, in comparison with life, I have to learn that the things we want don't come easily, that they require an investment of time and hard work. Ummm...is it possible that cycling and surfing are favorites because I feel better while doing them and because I can't be as contemplative? Is it possible that I have too much idle brain time while running and, therefore, am forced to think about uncomfortable things?
Oh well, I need to figure all these things out. Maybe, surfing uncertain waves will help me do that in a way that running cannot. I'm just all over the place with this post. ummm...
