Since a monthish ago...

Geez ok this blog thing isn't for me as much as I had wanted it to be. It's been over a month since my last entry & it's a struggle for me to even keep it up this much. Okayyyy soooo quick (ha!) recap of the last 30ish days:

-I'm still one of the slowest swimmers out there. It's a victory for me if I'm not in last place. I've yet to be complimented on my speed and swimming talents... only on my ambition and perseverance :). But I've started my 5:45-7AM (yes, A.M.) coached workouts so I can work on speed and technique. Can't wait to blog about how I got my 1st sub-20min time.
-Running and biking are right on schedule. I even signed up for a half-century ride in a few weeks. Wait, what??  My training schedule that I make up as I go along requires me to do a combo of 2 out of the 3 sports per day....
 Except for Thursdays. Ahhhhh glorious glorious Thursdays.

-I'm looking forward to training for my first full marathon this Fall (wait, what??) because it only requires me to be good at one sport.
-In addition to the aforementioned statement, I'll also be getting a lot more sleep after the Tri. Unless I sign myself up for a half IronMan in Oceanside or something. Hmmm....  ;)
-In looking at these past few months and the next few to follow, I'm accepting that this is more of a lifestyle and not just a hobby. And I'm SO IN!! *spoken from a certifiably crazy woman*
-While this takes up a good amount of my time/life/energy, I'm extremely thankful for it. In addition to discovering my family & friends make an awesome THE best cheer squad, it also keeps me from getting into trouble or caring about much else in life #stupidboys #hangovers ... not much damage I can do when I have to be up before the sun the next day to workout ;)

-Ambition sometimes does trump talent

-My body hates me less on a daily basis. It's waved the white flag (with racing stripe tan lines) and is more accepting of the hell I put it through... and occasionally gets wine and pizza for good behavior.

-No thinking about anything serious or making any monumental decisions past 8pm. I've had this same rule for years, but my cutoff has been cutback by few hours.

-I've uttered the words "I'm really excited for the track workout tonight!" more than once. (see statement above re: crazy lady)

Most people think I'm nutso, and the other half totally gets it. And I love both sides equally for what they bring to the table. Andddd considering it's now past 11pm I'm gonna wrap this up before I get mushy or start pulling in quotes from dead people & explaining how they directly relate to my life.

HAAAAPPY ALMOST THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xoxo, E