I'm Tri'ing

Can't believe IMTX2018 is less than 90 days.  Even though I have completed 2 IMs, you still feel like it's your first, which for me is good.  Never assume because you have done it once means you can do it again.  I always try to put my best effort into training, not always successful, but never dwell.  Just reflect and move on.  I have realized that more than ever I struggle to train on weekends.  My time with the hubby and our furry baby is so precious to me and scarce during the week that I want to spend as much time with them as possible on the weekends.  So I have decided to make some modifications to the schedule that will mostly allow me to limit weekend training to 1 day.  The sacrifice to accomplish this is getting up earlier during the weekend to extend my workouts.  Over the next 13 weeks, I will only have 3 weekends at 7 days s a week instead of 6. My new nutrition plan (focus on protein and lower carbs/sugar) is working well...

I was hoping to do a better job of posting updates on how training is going but since it's been 2 weeks since my last post, not sure I have done a very good job. In November I posted some focus points and for the past 2 months I'm doing well. Weightloss - I'm down 11 lbs since restarting my focus.  I'm working to balance protein, carbs and fat intake by eating whole foods and limiting the amount of processed food I eat.  Last week I did well but still room for improvement but nothing to beat myself up about as its always a learning experience. Focus - I know who I'm working and training for and that is the most important person in my life = ME. Commitment to overall goal - I realize as mentioned before that this will be my last full Ironman and I'm fine with that.  So far enjoying the training journey and treating it like the first time.   Work/life balance - this is always the biggest struggle for me and so far I would give myself a C +.  I ha...

IMTX 2018 training started 7 weeks ago and I have 17 weeks left and I'm ready to start moving in a new direction.  I've joined a group with the mantra - Year of No Nonsense.  I have realized I carry a lot of baggage that is just nonsense.  This is not a New Years resolution, this is me focusing on taking the next steps in getting my life on track.  I made a very important step in that direction 5 years ago and have taken baby steps over the past 5 years but I still carry a great deal of baggage that has been holding me back from taking complete control of my life.  I'm ready to take that final leap into truly focusing on myself. None of this past drama is being carried into the New Year.  I'm going to focus on what I want and looking towards the future with a positive attitude.  I have forgiven myself for the past and those that have hurt me.  That baggage is in the trash and I feel a lot lighter for getting rid of it. I've also realized t...