I love to exercise and challenge myself to accomplish new feats. I believe people who push themselves and challenge themselves in all aspects of their lives are happier, healthier and stronger individuals. This is who I am!! :)
I am not only training for the Boston Marathon (my first), which I will run in April 2010, I am also training for Ironman 70.3 Kansas, which I will compete in on June 6, 2010. I am getting very excited to compete in both events. I have run 8 previous marathons, but the 70.3 Ironman will be my first of this distance. I have completed various sprint triathlons and olympic triathlons, but have not competed at the half Ironman distance.
Training is lacking in the swim area...I seem to struggle with getting in the pool, especially on cold winter days. I am attending a swim clinic on Sunday and am hoping this gives me new motivation for the swim leg of the event and more motivation for getting in the pool. I have been attending a group ride class 3-4 times a week to increase my strength on the bike. As a runner, I am very confident in this leg. I also incoporate strength training (group power) into my workouts 3 times a week.
After January 1, I am hoping to incorporate long rides and bricks into my workout schedule and to actually get in the pool to swim.
VERY cool! You are my inspiration. RIght now I can not see myself even do a whole marathon, let alone a triathlon. I see that you have done it from "nothing" however and that keeps me going.
ReplyDeleteAs for swimming motivation, when it's cold outside, think of going to the Bahamas and swimming in the beautiful blue ocean!
Everyone has to start somewhere...I started by alternating between running a block and walking a block. Eventually I worked up to where I am now. There are days when it is NOT easy, but days when it is very enjoyable. The enjoyable days are what keep me going. If I can do it, ANYONE can!!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely have to think about the Bahamas...especially since there is LOTS of thinking time in the pool :)