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Time to get back at it

Two weeks post Ironman and I need to get back on track.  I have done nothing, and I mean nothing for 2 weeks......well guess that is not completely true, I have eaten everything in site and and consumed many alcoholic beverages.

My feet and saddle sores are healing.  All blisters have been popped and dead skin cut away.  The toe nail I thought would fall off finally fell off this weekend and well the saddle sores.....probably better not to share :>)

So I'm getting back to the gym this week, I'll jump on the scale and see how much I actually tormented my body.  As I had planned before Ironman, my new focus begins Wednesday with a 12 week dedication to strength training.  I'll still be swimming, biking and running but 3 times a week will be dedicated to strength training.  I think this focus will provide lots of improvement in other aspects of my training.  I promised myself I would dedicate 3 months to focused strength training.  It won't be easy to add that to everything else but I'll back off the time spent on swimming, biking and running to ensure I have improvement in my strength.  

I haven't signed up for any other races this year but I'm thinking about doing Tri 4 Old Glory Olympic and of course doing Kerrville half.  

My motivation level since Ironman is non existent but my body wants to get back on track.  I'm hoping that getting back into the groove this week will help the motivation level improve.  Kerrville is only 17 weeks away, so no long to be wishy washy about my plan. 

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