I have been sulking all week because I have been stuck in bed coughing and blowing my nose while all of my friends have been running amalphi loops at 6am and doing three hour rides in PV. It is so frustrating being sick. I finally got myself back out there yesterday. I joined Stef for a ride and even got Brian to tag along. I barely made it up the first hill before I was uncontrollably coughing and shooting snot rockets as I was trying to grab my water bottle (I know you all appreciate that charming image). It is safe to assume that I only made one amalphi loop and had to head back to Brians to crash on the floor until I was forced into the shower so I could make it to work on time. Somehow I am supposed to join Nat, Todd and Brian tomorrow for a 3 hour PV ride followed by a 30 min run. I am a bit nervous but I am even more nervous about not getting a tough hilly ride in before Wildflower. I cannot believe Wildflower is only three weeks away! These races are sneaking up on me. Next thing I know the Ironman is going to be here. Oh well, day by day...right? I am looking forward to my tough ride this weekend followed by a lovely night of wine and TOM HANKS (sorry bri) at Hope Uncorked. The event is for the charity I finally decided I am going to raise money for this season. I will write an update on Sunday filling you in on all of the details.
So here it is....my journey to becoming an IRONMAN!!! I finally feel like the training has started. I am ten weeks in but I am only now starting to feellike a triathlete again. It has been tough trying to get back into the training mindset after taking a few months off to relax and enjoy my boyfriend, pig out and sleep in on a weekend but I am so much happier now that the training has kicked in. My life feels more complete with the chaos of early morning ocean swims before work, squeezing a run in before the sun goes down and bike rides that go into the afternoon. I did get a little nervous today when I realized that my Ironman is only 7.5 months away. It is a daunting thought that in November I am going to swim 2.4 miles, ride 112 miles and then do a 26.2 mile run. I’ve finally taught myself to not look at the end game. All I have to do is get through my workout today. If I can do that and just believe in the training, I know I will get across that finish line with a smile on my face. I am excited for this year. I know it is going to be an unbelievable journey and I feel so lucky to be able to experience it with my amazing boyfriend and wonderful friends by my side.
