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Next round starts tomorrow

Tomorrow starts the 3rd go around for Ironman Texas training.  I wish I was going into training in a better situation than what I have put myself but there is no dwelling only moving forward.  I'm looking forward to the hubby returning from work travel so I can get back to the gym routine and especially my morning swims.  I have a lot to overcome over the next 24 weeks so my dedication level needs to be better than ever.

I have been considering doing 2 long distance event this year but feedback from some friends indicates I should do the 2nd one 6-8 weeks from the 1st but that is very tough for me because of the time I would need to take off and there is nothing close so I would have to fly which would mean some extra time because I would have to ship my bike.  So I'm considering just doing some other races, as I had originally planned this year and didn't follow through with and then 2019 I would reconsider 2 long distance events. 

Key focus points for me this year:

  • Weight loss - 45 lbs if I go with my original race weight goal
  • Focus - remind myself why I'm doing this
  • Commitment to the overall goal
  • Work/life balance - this is key for more than just training need
For some reason I have more anxiety going into this year than I have in the past, including the 1st year.  I think that is mainly because my direction is off and my confidence level is in the gutter, but training will help me get my mind right.

We also head out on vacation soon and that will definitely help me get some things right in my head.

Here is to another go around!



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