OK, today’s post isn’t directly triathlon related, but it’s something that’s had me thinking about most people’s efforts to change their lives, get healthy, be active… but in a convoluted way I will tie it back to triathlon and training motivation. This post is also not a judgement, but more a pondering… asking a question
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In less than one week I will compete in my 2nd Ironman 70.3 race. The six weeks since New Orleans have been absolutely NOTHING like the 6 weeks that led up to New Orleans. I’ve been sick. I’ve missed workouts. I gained weight. I have struggled with motivation. I have had to ice and heat
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Iron is a metal right? It’s something signifying strength? what about an ironman? It’s 140.6 miles right? Yes, yes, and yes… and maybe more. The last couple days I’ve been thinking about strength, and how this all relates to my journey. In the last couple weeks since New Orleans I’ve been struggling, with work and several challenging people there (12+
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One of the most satisfying things I have had happen in my life, happened for the first time just recently: I inspired others. My journey to triathlon I did for me. My life was in transition, and I stumbled into it. I didn’t do it for others, and I wasn’t hoping anything other than to find
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