Sleepless nights. Yep, several in a row. I wake up to take the dogs out, and start thinking of the possibilities. Right now, it’s the next two years worth of races. I’ve already moved on past the HOPING I can do Warrior Dash and Columbia Crossing – I know those are in the bag! It’s the “what next” that keeps me awake at night.
I’m planning the half marathon next year – and, again, KNOW I can do that. When talking with Iron Man Mike last week, I even told him that. I know I can do that today, if I needed to. Maybe not with a great time, but I know that I now have the endurance ability to finish a longer race. So, it’s time to DREAM. BIG DREAMS!
Half marathon, century ride, and yes – even thinking of that doggone swim…via triathlon. Bariathletes posted a link last week on great Ironman races for first-timers. These are Ironman 70.3 races (also known as Half Ironman races). One is in beautiful Oceanside, California…and the 2013 race will be right after my 40th birthday. Dare I dream of it? YES! ABSOLUETLY YES! I keep saying that I’m going to be better at 40 than I was at 20…and I mean it.
I have a long way to go. The 15.9 mile ride I did yesterday is barely enough for the sprint-triathlon I plan to do next year. But, it was definitely NOT the hardest ride I’ve done so far (in spite of heat and hills), and had it not been getting dark, I could have ridden a while longer. I’m not breaking any land-speed records at this point. But, I’m getting out there. And, I’m DREAMING, especially when I’m not sleeping!
Stay tuned…because I’m LIVING MY FIT DREAMS.
Love the excitement that you are living in and giving out! It is very motivational to me as I look to the bridge crossing too! You have encouraged me to look fir the next race goal ... The Rock N Roll race! The other day as I was walking/training I realized that if the bridge crossing was the next day I could do it! A great thought for sure. Your words resonated with me.
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