I’m so busted.
People have been asking “when is your training going to
start?” & I've been giving the cop-out answer of “oh I’ll start in January…
after the holidays”. Welp, here we are. That means… to-mor-row:
My training hasn't really ever stopped, but it’s been fairly
easy compared to what’s in store for 2014. Before I know it I’ll be on here whining
about my 20+ mile run or 85+ mile bike ride & wishing to have my current
schedule back. Thinking about doing a workout like that at this point seems so
far-fetched, but soon it’ll be my reality. And as tired, sore and worn down as
I may be from it… I’ll still secretly think of myself as a badass. I say “secretly”
because I’m surrounded by so many people that are WAY more badass than I am &
I’m not about to compete with that.
It still hasn't really hit me that I’m on the Ironman
Journey because I've barely had time to think about what’s happening tomorrow.
For example: I’m currently not focused
on IM performance, I’m only thinking about the Resolution Run tomorrow morning
& wondering if I can get my 1st 2014 PR on the 1st
day of the year :)
But I suppose before I even think about tomorrow, I should
do some reflecting on this past year. What would a year-end blog entry be
without this, right? When I think about 2013, one word comes to mind
immediately: Progress. This past year has absolutely, without a doubt, been a
year of progress. I started in January when Mike Swan became my triathlon
coach. I still consider this to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. He
is a phenomenal coach & mentor to so many people, and I couldn't ask for a
better person to lead me to the Ironman Arizona finish line.
February I started a new job at a larger company with a larger
job title… & definitely now have a larger network and overall understanding
of accounting :).
In March I ran (& finished) my very first marathon after going to physical
therapy for months because of tendinitis in my left knee. In May I completed my
first Olympic distance triathlon, started a relationship in June-ish, finished
my first 70.3 in July, and continued to PR all over the place thereafter! And…
in September had my first ever podium finish.
I, in no way expect every year to be like this. So for all you
Humble Superheroes… I know that PRs aren't going to happen every time I race, but
I’m enjoying it while it lasts mmkay? With Wildflower 70.3 and a full 140.6 on
my schedule this upcoming year, I won’t be making too many 5k & sprint
appearances. I’ll be more like Crouching Cyclist Hidden Runner with my
training. You’ll come to know me by my spelunker-like head lamp flashing by you
in the wee hours of the morning.
Progress has been evident in all facets of my life this
year. Of course I hope that this is happening EVERY year, but I think that 2013
this word shines above the rest. I haven’t written out my
goals/resolutions/manifestations for 2014 yet, but I hope that I will continue to
progress in all areas and to practice staying PRESENT.
With that said… I better go enjoy the rest of this day!
Wishing you a safe, fun night full of sequins and bubbly :).
Happy New Years Eve everyone!
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