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

This is only the second week of training and it went well but,, I had to have a come to Jesus meeting with Maurice and Chrissie. I have had some motivation problems. I actually showed up at swimming one morning and just watched. I could not bring myself to get into the pool. I have no idea why. As coaches they gave me some good advice and guidance. I think I let myself get overwhelmed with training. I also got the heebee-jeebees about travel and if I would be able to put in the hours necessary. I was worried that I was falling behind in the schedule.

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.


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