Tuesday, January 8, 2013

2013 - The Year of the Triathlon!

The big year has started.  After a pretty lazy holiday season where my training really took a dive, I got back to work.   While I worried about being off of the training regimen so much during the holidays, I think that it may have been really good for me.  I had settled into a pattern where I was doing the workouts but I really wasn't enjoying it much any more.  I was doing them because I felt like I had to do them.    Don't get me wrong, I am still enjoying the fact that I am in good shape and that I feel like I look pretty good as well but the actual workouts had become tedious. 

When I started back last week, for the first time in quite a while I was excited.   Part of that may be some changes I am making.  My running group is coming together, which makes the runs much more fun.   I got back in the pool after nearly 3 weeks without getting wet and while I was exhausted, it felt really good to be back in the water.    Also yesterday, I joined the Louisville Land Sharks, which is the local triathlon club.   

I have a lot on my plate this year as I make a run at a full ironman in August.   Several runs, including some half marathons, a couple of 100+ mile bike rides, a couple of 1 or 2 mile open water swims, and a couple of triathlons all leading up to the big event.    Then a possible marathon after that (largely because my sons have asked if we could do a marathon together).   

I am excited and truthfully a little scared but no matter how it all turns out, I am planning on a great 2013.  I wish the same for you. 

Have a great day. 

BTW - If you are a triathlete and have any comments or advice, I would love to hear it.  I am still learning.  Also, if you are considering triathlons or are a beginner and have questions or comments, I would love to hear those as well.    

David  (a new Land Shark)

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