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Have to say when I looked at the countdown clock this morning, I thought ok 2 months, but when I looked at my training plan and realized 10 weeks?  Holy crap, that isn't long, almost in single digits.  Still have a long way to go but my focus gets better every day. Last week I got my bike saddle adjusted and life is MUCH better.  I was struggling with an hour ride so very thankful to the team at Britton Bikes getting me back on track. My shoulder pain comes and goes but is manageable at this point, otherwise at this point the body is holding up well.  I'm still frustrated with my weight loss, or lack of, just need to be further along than I am at this point.  I did finally get 1 strength training session in last week....hey I know that sucks but I haven't gotten any in so that is better. This week I go for 2, I know it will help me, just struggle with time but need to make it a priority at least twice a week. Remember: Keep work in it's place. You are...

Had a pretty good training week, we won't talk about the work week 😡 Today I dropped BB (black beauty) off at the bike shop to get a check-up, I'm going to pick her up on Thursday and try for another round of testing out saddles.  I have suffered 2 years with the current saddle and I just need to make some effort to try again.  I know I'm not going to be doing full distance racing after this year but I still want to get a saddle that is more comfortable than what I currently have.  After about 1.5 hours, I'm ready to be done so 6+ hours is difficult. Still moving along with my weight loss, but WAY off target of what I was hoping to be by this time.  I still have time but need to be on target with workouts and eating.  We typically do one splurge meal every week but we have changed it to every other week.  I know many would say if you need to lose the weight then you should remove the splurges all together well that just won't work for me.  If I do...

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...

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 t...

I have officially wasted the past 27 weeks, since Ironman Texas.  Which is exactly what I said last year I would not let happen.  Well at this point all I can do is begin to move forward and get my shit back together.  So now I have 26 weeks till Ironman Texas 2018. The good or I guess bad, is I'm not the only one, there are lots of people that have the same history.  So what I can do: Admit that I fell off the wagon - I screwed up but I'm not a screw up.  Yep 27 weeks to realize that is a long time but it use to take years.  So what do I need to do, I need to get back on track, follow the plan, do the time. A made a promise to myself a long time ago that I was going to get healthy and take care of myself which is exactly what I need to do.  I forget, very often, everything I have accomplished and even more that I want to accomplish. Be the person you want to be!