Sometimes your dream big, but you don't actually believe in yourself. I realize this a few weeks ago when I kept talking about wanting to race the 70.3 Ironman in Chile, but yet I was never sure about timing, funding or even the ability to train for a mid January race. Committing to my dreams is very different than just thinking that my dreams can come true magically. Commitment seems to be a better route the magic most of the time.
So this year my dream is happening. I'm taking my best self to race for Pucon 70.3 Ironman 2017! This used to be my brothers favorite race in the entire world, and for many years I was his support crew and cheer-meister. But this year my family will be cheering me as I walk in my brothers footsteps. Regardless of the outcome, Pucon next year will certainly be one of the highlights of my athletic career.
I have also signed up for the USA Triathlon National Long Course Triathlon (70.3) Championships in Miami Florida on November 13. My brother lived in Miami and raced this particular race on a few occasions. It'll be a really cool adventure- and who knows, I may even qualify for WORLDS in Canada! With all run and biking done on the flats, my worries have shifted to sharks and humidity. Which considering that those are factors I've never really had to worry before, I'm not really sure how much I should be worried... Right?
I've also signed up for Lake Placid 70.3 next year.
I think the biggest news is that I'm working closely with a sports nutritionist named Kitty Clark from Wisconsin. She is helping me revamp my body to become metabolically adaptive. In short- I've drastically reduced my carb intake, I'm feeling fabulous AND I've lost 6 pounds in the few weeks since Timberman!
I've also signed up for Lake Placid 70.3 next year.
I think the biggest news is that I'm working closely with a sports nutritionist named Kitty Clark from Wisconsin. She is helping me revamp my body to become metabolically adaptive. In short- I've drastically reduced my carb intake, I'm feeling fabulous AND I've lost 6 pounds in the few weeks since Timberman!
