So I have come to realize what annoys/frustrates me the most in prepping for the ironman.  Waking up every morning and physically limping and waddling around for the first few minutes when I wake up.  I know it has to do with my clubbed foot but both my ankles act as if they can't bear my body weight and move.  I get this whether it was a heavy training day the day before or if its a lighter day.  I don't mind the work loads just this one thing.  Ok, enough with the complaining because I did sign up to do this.

On a happier note, I've been experimenting with new nutrition meals and snacks.  The one I'm trying out now is a recipe I came across online; energy protein balls.  It's actually a really simple recipe and no baking involved, a win for this guy!  All the recipe asks for is peanut butter, rolled oats, a fruit (we used dehydrated strawberries), vanilla whey protein powder, dark chocolate morsels, and milk.  You just mix it all together and stick it in the fridge for a half hour then start forming the balls.  Today is my first day using them but haven't noticed a change in energy just yet.  Although it makes for a really good tasting and convenient snack.  We'll see how I feel today after a swim workout, and run workout.  Even debating doing a light bike workout tonight at home but we will see if time allows for it.