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New Year, New Beginnings, New Mentality

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 that IMTX 2018 will be my last full distance triathlon.  I love racing and I will continue BUT long distance racing takes a toll and I'm ready to begin focusing on other important areas in my life.  One of my triathlon goals is to podium in a race so after IMTX, I'm going to work on developing speed and strive to podium at an Olympic distance race in July.

Work looks like it will be a busy / possibly crazy year and I will put a lot of effort into not letting that craziness take over my life.  Work/life balance has to be taken serious in order for me to maintain my dedication to living a no nonsense lifestyle.

I'm ready to enjoy the challenge and excitement of the next 17 weeks!




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