Dashboard Confessions


Since I'm on the mend I thought now would be a good time to crank up the swimming since its been all bike/run focus.

Yesterdays swim was not bad. Not as fast as over the winter, but I know I get my swim mojo back with a weeks session so not too shabby.

My 50 is still sub 30, and I can cruise @ 1:30's/100 for 1500
1:40/100 for 3000

The problem with Ironman training is that its so "all" consuming that you are constantly,at least I am, in a perpetual state of being spent. By this I mean if I'm not out there training, I feel like I can't function as efficiently as I used to , the minutae of day to day tasks seem more difficult than going out for a quick 50 mile ride.

As examples:

I've let the pool go. Its a freakin swamp at this point. My daughter is not happy.

My work....I've got so many client possiblities,and yet I do nothing to get the artwork packed and shipped. Stupid ! These guys are going to forget about me.
I've got exhibits that can be arranged and yet I procrastinate.

Reading. I used to be a voracious reader and researcher. This has all gone by the wayside.

The worst part is, its not like I don't have the time,because I actually do. Even though I train 18-24hrs/wk I still have some free time. I'm just not doing anything about it !

Last year I was training for 1/2 IM's only, and had a more productive year.

Physically I'm fine, but inside my head I have radar lock on just getting to Race Day. Well, thats not good. So as of today I'm going to nip that issue in the bud and hope to live to tell the tale.

So stay tuned !

Be safe out there .