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10 weeks - On track

2/6/17 - 2/12/17


Swim - 3 of 3
Bike - 2 of 3
Run - 3 of 3
Strength Training - 0
Weight to lose - 4 lbs 
Mileage (weekly / 2017)
  Swim - 2537yds / 18,480 yds miles  
  Bike - 60 miles / 247.8 miles
  Run - 9.36 miles / 27.33 mile

Compared to last year, 10 weeks out from the race, I'm on track.  I'm close to my workout counts and pace and my weight is slightly higher this year.  Overall I had a good weekend. I hit all but one of my training sessions, still need to get strength training into my regime, which is always tough to do because there is no time in the morning so it will have to be in the evenings, which are hard because I just want to come home, eat and relax.  But, I'm going to try this week.

On Monday, I wanted to quit!  I told the hubby I was quitting.  Work has been crazy, frustrating and just making life hard right now.  He reminded me it's a job......its what pays the bills and what provides money for fun things.  He also realized me how much I would regret if I decided to quit and of course that is just not in my nature.  So I didn't quit, and I had a good week.  I'll continue to stay dedicated to my desire to run a full Ironman.  

I remind myself how lucky I am.  Dr Nathan told me because of my nerve damage and back surgery at 42 that he didn't think I would be able to continue doing triathlons.  He was not sure that I would not be able to run or bike.  But I listened to him, I took my time on recovering and I lost weight.  I need to learn to maintain a healthy lifestyle and not be so up and down when race season ends.  As we get older, it gets harder and harder for our bodies to recover.


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