Lately I feel like I've been holding back during my offseason and I've been very restless --- I've painted 2 bathrooms and a laundry room, shoveled A LOT of snow (yes shoveled - no using the snow blower!!!), and even (GASP!) played video games with the kids (we got a Wii U for Christmas)! I've been trying so hard to "rest" in this brief offseason from the NYC Marathon until my Ironman Boulder training begins the first week of February.
Last week, I started my first full cycle of the Hansons Marathon Method for the Wisconsin (Kenosha) Marathon in May. Last fall, I jumped into the training cycle after Ironman Louisville for a just a few weeks before the NYC Marathon --- but having great success in NYC ......3:19.59!!!!!! ..... I'm excited to see what I can do with a full training cycle. My goal is 3:15 but my stretch goal is 3:10 ---- either time is going to be a challenge for sure but I'm ready for the challenge. When I'm struggling with the pace, I keep reminding myself it's about being comfortable with the uncomfortable. I can do this!!!
Due to the cold, icy, and snowy weather we've had lately here in the lovely Midwest, most of my runs have been on a treadmill - UGH! and when I've ventured out into the snow it's been slow going. But I try to keep my overall goals in mind and that keeps me motivated ---- knowing that I'm now representing women out there balancing life and training is an inspiration to me too.
This weekend I plan to blog about my Ironman and half-Ironman goals this summer and how I plan to keep myself focused.
Right after Christmas I had some fun with my racing bibs and medals --- I pinned the bibs all together and decorated our Christmas tree and then I laid the bibs all out on the floor. I've been doing races since junior high ---- everything from a 5k to an Ironman over the years ----- from Texas to Las Vegas to NYC to Amsterdam to Berlin....... many miles in between :)
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