Sunday, January 29, 2006
And yet another journal
Believe it or not, I have started yet another journal of sorts. I am keeping track of my Ironman training in another log book. I mainly need to keep it for the coaches to look at throughout the program. Right now I am in week 6 of a 20 some odd week training program leading up to the Couer D'Alane Ironman triathlon. I am feeling really good about everything right now. I am on track with my training. My running is coming along well. I have been getting massages on a regular basis and that has helped immensely. I need to make a decision about telling people of my plans to do the Ironman. I have not broadcasted it too much but have let it trickle out. I would like to tell everyone. It would be nice to have people there but it would also be a bit of a distraction. I know the start, I would not want too many people around. But after the bike, and at the end, I want to have someone there to celebrate with.
Something that is really bothering me is that I still cannot get it through my head that I am an endurance athlete. It is the imposter syndrome all over again. It seems that anyone who can swim 2400 meters would consider themselves an athlete?? Someday it will dawn on me.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Week 2 1/16 through 1/22
Next week will be a challenge. It is the first week where I will be on the road for a few days and will have to train in hotels.