So, if anyone has been following this blog, they’ve probably noticed that I haven’t posted anything in a while. (By the way, when do you use “awhile” and when do you use “a while”?…) Perhaps that major mystery of the universe it’s what’s been holding me back? Or maybe it’s just because I’ve been searching for my momentum. MOMENTUM! I need it. I have 12-ish weeks until the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, and I’m freaking out a little bit inside. Okay, a lot. There is snow on the ground here, and I’ve only been out on my bike one time this entire year. I need to do more Computrainer rides, longer, faster swims, and TONS more running. My running suffered a lot while I rested my stress-reaction-laden foot for 8 weeks. And, to be honest, my foot still isn’t 100%. But I have the Cherry Blossom 10-miler coming up in April. So, I need to run. I’m back up to 6 miles now. So, that’s something.
Now, I draw your attention above to the picture of my sad, sad Ironman Arizona Finisher sticker. That sucker isn’t even a full four months old yet! Pretty lame quality, Ironman Inc. Couldn’t you come up with something that lasts a little longer? But then, I wonder if it’s sort of a reflection of the current state of my body. Once, not too long ago, I was a smiling, shining, lean, mean, Ironman machine. But today, I’m more of a limping, chubby, triathlete poser…
Actually, it’s not that bad. It *felt* that bad over the last few weeks. And that’s why I didn’t post anything. I just didn’t want to fill the world with my negative thoughts, when –REALLY– what do *I* have to complain about?! My life is practically perfect compared to many other people’s lives. But when you’ve lost what you had, it’s always hard, no matter how good you have it…
But I’m here to tell you, ladies and gentleman, that things are turning around. I got in a solid week of training last week, and I feel a little momentum returning. I pledge to do more posting instead of posing. And I promise to do more training. And I promise that – like it or not – you will get to hear all about it 🙂
Now to go look for that other body of mine…
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