More Travel

The last couple days were interesting for different reasons, but they both pointed toward moving in the right direction. Yesterday I ran for the first time since being sidelined in the first week of October with Achilles tendonitis. I am taking a gradual approach, so I walked 2 min./jogged 2 min. x4, for a total of 8 min. running. It was evident right away when I started my first two minutes that it had been a while since my last run. It was rough and awkward, and I was nervous as I monitored my body carefully with every step. The second two minutes of running felt more fluid, which was much sooner than I expected it to. I finished the run feeling like I didn't do much of anything, but I also was both relieved and thrilled that I got through the workout without any issues of note.
Today I got through my 1-hour indoor trainer ride, and because it is a mental challenge for me to get through as few as thirty minutes on the trainer, this was a great success. Anyway, both of these experiences reminded me of how far I still need to go.
I've started swimming sooner than I did last year, but this year I have recruited a swim coach. I start with instruction on Tuesday. Hopefully I will learn to be a little more efficient. I'm nervous about it because I've developed my current habits over the last 15 years. Nevertheless, it's good to be swimming and working on being better.
My new GURU has been in the shop for nearly a month because of a weird glich that was causing my chain to lock-up when going from the big ring to the small ring. I know I'm emotionally attached to this bike, which I've only ridden about six times, because I'm getting increasingly anxious to get it back. Of course part of this anxiety is because I'm not sure my fit is completely dialed in and I want to get on the trainer with it and try to get that ironed out. I'm also anxious for the bike and I to become more like one unit. It takes time to develop this relationship with a new bike and new set-up, and I want to make more progress in this area. I need to know if I can adjust to my current set-up or if I need adjustments.
Anyway, more travel down the road...
Peace.