About Time to Tri! April 13, 2007
Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Reflections, Blacksburg VA, Training Stats , trackbackI was kicking myself over not having the time and willpower to train for most of this academic year. Then about a month ago I said, “Forget it!” I’m actually really happy with this decision for now because there’s other things in my life that I enjoy just as much (and maybe even a little more)! Is that bad? Does it make me a poor excuse for a triathlete?
Maybe, but do I really care? Who am I competing against anyway? Deciding not to train hard during the semester felt as though a great weight was lifted from my shoulders … and I’ve been thinking about cycling centuries and triathlons ever since.
In a way, I think that is what you have to ask yourself! Are you trying to be something you cannot really commit to? Are you happy with everything else in your life right now? Once I figured out that I wouldn’t be doing any events during the actual semesters, I started enjoying all the little things (and friendships) that I’d neglected. It’s also made my group rides more entertaining and enjoyable, rather than about the numbers. In a way, it’s brought back the passion for “training” again! I’m now looking at upcoming events as close as this summer and as far away as Xmas Break and NEXT summer. It’s getting me excited at the thought of doing events again.
Lastly, I want to say that I officially put my arse into gear starting last Wednesday morning at 7:00 AM. I took Calen, the dog, out for a HILLY 2 mile run. (I still hurt!) Thursday, I swam a slow half-hour subsequently followed with another hour of VT TRIClub swim practice led by Michelle Lindsay, our own local professional triathlete! (I slept well, but woke up at 4:30 AM!) Today, I walked the dog for 30 minutes and am planning to go kill myself racing over the TT course this afternoon with some cycling buddies. I’m really looking forward to summer (and some evenings free of homework)!
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That’s great Amber. I’m glad you are finding a happy balance for you. I’m still on the bottom end of the see-saw but will be back.