I woke today & did the calendar count – 83 days ‘til Ironman.  YIKES!

Yeah, I’m a bit freaked…less than 3 months away.

• Struggled 2 days ago finishing my 7^th marathon — wasn’t my first, so no excuse for poor execution.
• Still swallowing water as I lap swim for hours.
• Can’t stand out of the saddle without losing complete control – and have only biked once more than 50 miles.

I can either let panic take control or man up & do this thing.

No more bad days allowed – no time left for negativity.

New attitude needed.

• My weight’s steadied for 3 consecutive months – no more loss.
• I can finish a marathon.  Last year’s New Year goal was to run a marathon in Alaska.  I’ve since added 6 more states –   Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Utah & Maine.
• I’ve learned to swim slow & steady.  I’ve trained this winter in sub zero temps & hit my Ironman distance 5 times.
• I started biking in April (after Colorado winter).  I’ve biked up Hwy 36 to Lyons & back (52 miles).

I need to do a combination of this for only 83 more days.  Afterwards I can take a break.  When my legs are tight after marathoning, I’ll swim.  When I can’t stay self-motivated, I’ll take a spin class (bike).  When I’m travelling, I’ll hike.​

Feeling a bit banged up but overall, body’s holding up.  100% gonna do this thing.

UPDATE:

Tuesday — swam 45 laps (½ Ironman distance)

Wednesday — ran 8 miles

Thursday — swam 40 laps, biked 18 miles (indoor)

Friday — ran 6 miles

Off to New Mexico — ROAD TRIP! — hiking with Wild Earth Llama Adventures near Taos on Saturday (yep, llamas 🙂 ), then my first Century (100 mile bike ride) on Sunday in Santa Fe.  Life is good.

ugly runner’s feet – lost another nail