Not sure what I want to do next. After being bored w/ the marathon I am not sure what will keep me intrigued and give me whatever payoff it is that I am seeking.
The adrenaline and rush used to be my drug of choice... sadly I haven't been feeling it as of late during the races.
Heather is running the Nike Women's Marathon this weekend and I am coaching. I am coaching the first 10 miles which involves making sure the other Team in Training participants are doing alright, see if they need nutrition, motivation, etc. However through some paperwork shuffling, I might have been accidentally signed up to run the race as well. In which case I will start the race w/ the early morning walkers and run to my station w/ my bib on, fulfill my coaching duties and run the rest of the race :).
My thought process is that I will be much more of a help on the actual course than at the finish line cheering for people.
After that, probably a month of laying low, getting fat and keeping up w/ my landscaping accounts. I don't have anyone working for me this year (first time in a long time) and it will take a lot longer to clean up leaves now.
Next year. Well, my thoughts right now are to finally focus and train properly for the five minute mile barrier. I would also like to get a low 17 minute 5k.
I think these are short enough distances that I can focus on them and still do what I want outside of training. As of right now I may be hanging up my triathlon racing attire for a year or so.
Now, if you are a long time follower you know that my plans change every week. However, this is where I am at right now. Totally not feeling the endurance sports vibe. Want to focus on some smaller goals probably next year.
Thanks for reading!
12 comments:
Low 17s? You're the man! That is ridiculous! Good luck in San Fran this weekend. That's always a fun place to visit. Ever thought of during an ultra marathon?
I love the race schedule for this weekend, that's awesome!
Matt just said "ultra marathon".. hmmm
Can you imagine how awesome it would be to get up on a Saturday, run 17 minutes and be done? :)
I really think your goal should be to make sure that I kick some major triathlon butt at Cedar Point 140.6 in 2013...just sayin' :)
whatever you decide, know that Lola and I will be cheering for you!
Umm, make sure you return to Maine in 2013 please xo
wow that is awesome you can run Nike! don't you love when things happen on accident or someone that works somewhere is just oblivious (or an idiot)??!! hahaha looking forward to hanging with you and heather this weekend! I think those sound like great goals! sometimes it's good to switch it up or take a little time out to regroup. see you if a few days!
XFit
I get this, I really do, personally, I think we all reach a point of "where do I go from here? What other challenges are there?" Honestly, if my run does not improve vastly by Switzerland, 2013 will be my last year of triathlons, after 6 years in the sport and trying just about everything, I have to accept I just cant run, as much as I try and try and try and try. Will I just do aquabikes? Maybe, will I do something competely different, test something new out like bike racing, or mountain biking or cyclocross. All those sound intriguing to me, the good thing about races, they will always be there, so if I want to return to the sport, I can. We will see how next year goes
Hang up the triathlon gear???? You better not. I plan on racing your 200.00000001 pound Clydesdale ass next year.
Mountain biking! The most fun you can have going 8mph on a bike.
Nice to know that you are coaching the participants. I hope you will make it to the race as well. All the best both for the coaching duties and the race!
goats weed
I'm assuming you've already changed your mind by now and are signed up for a triple Ironman??? haha
B
Hey buddy!
Focus on what your gut tells you! 5 min mile! Speedy. No racing up the mountains next time you come to Maine :)
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