Monday last week - known to most as Valentine's Day - was a monumental day for me. I finally got the D filed. I cannot describe how I felt that day - I had no idea that I could possible feel as giddy as I did. I could barely drive to the courthouse....seriously. It was nuts. But, it was good. It was also sad, but certainly about time that it happen. It won't be final of course, until the findings are received from the judge, in the snail mail. We will each receive a copy. It's been a week - and all I am doing is hoping that the judge who reviews our case does not find anything "wrong" with it. Be prepared, if the judge does find something unacceptable with our case, that I will fall down and will struggle to get back up. I don't think I can handle doing this paperwork again, and I am sure that will cost money, which I don't have, since I put forth enough for this already. We won't think about it...anyway, the lady at the courthouse told me to expect the findings in 2-3 weeks and it's been 1 already, so it's coming soon. Giddy me.
Giddy #2 came a few days later when I found out I had won a contest I entered on FB! LOL - I am still laughing about it. I'm not actually sure how funny it is, but I am laughing anyway. Ok, I will tell the story. So my favorite magazine, Triathlete, had a V-day contest "tell us your worst Valentine's Day date story" on FB and one boy and one girl would be chosen the winner of a TYR (my favorite swim brand) string bag (the kind like all the kids carry). I seriously never comment on these things, but I figured, what the heck. I wrote, "I have never had a Valentine's Day date. That makes for a bad day." It's true. Even though DK and I were together through several V-day's we never once went on a Valentine's Day date. Whaddyaknow, I was chosen as the winner (the girl winner, I hope). I will post a picture of the bag when I get it - hopefully soon as I have the patience of 40 week pregnant woman. They asked me for my color preference - not only do I lack patience, but I also lack decision-making ability - black, blue, red or pink. Oh, for the love. I have to choose between those 4 colors? They are all like, my besties. I responded with "My preference - black or red." They responded, "You got it." I can't wait!
We have to go back a few more days (Feb 11)to giddy #3 - I signed up for my "A" race of 2011. With the help of miss EW in the training room one night at work- whether she knows it or not - she helped me decide that a road trip to Lawrence, Kansas was the best decision. The rationale for this race goes like this:
1-the race is June 12 - much earlier in the fabulous summer than Racine (which I still want to do) which makes training in the prime pool months not (less?) of an issue.
2-Lawrence, KS is drivable - 8.5 hours according to trusty Mapquest
3-Lawrence is a new destination - and the course seems quite fair (note: no monster hills)- plus Lawrence is a cheap place from what my research tells me.
4-a June race makes it more likely that my mom will be able to go - not going to explain this any further at this point
5-this race is IM 70.3 branded - which means steep entry fee lol - but it means it will be a spectacular venue! Lots of racers, the chance to see several pros, tons of course support, etc.
I am so giddy for it - and my training has been going very well. Until Saturday afternoon when I developed a horrible sore throat and stuffy nose. Ugh. Again? Why? I won't get into this here...I promised myself. This is a "giddy" post, so no crying.
My parents are fully on board, which means more to me than you can understand. My dad is pumped to be my "caddy" again. Apparently after I told them he started discussing how long it would take to drive there. (I am grateful that my familiy has never had issues with riding in a car for long distances). Not once has my mom speculated that she might not be able to go. I think they are finally "getting" me when it comes to my dedication to this sport. I love them!
My friends who know me and understand this sport (at least understand as much as I have bored them with details) have sent well-wishes already and I am so grateful. It makes training so much more fun to have friends and family supportive of my decisions to spend what free time I have working out. Especially since just about all of them are not involved in the sport - lol!
Due to the timing of Kansas I think I will also register for "Fruit at the Finish" on April 30th-it will serve as a high intensity brick workout that day and just so happens to fall at a GREAT time in my training schedule. This is the SJU PRP event that I have done many times over the last several years. It was actually my very first triathlon race ever - I did the bike leg of a relay my sophmore year at CSB...so...1998? 13 years ago?! I may also register for the Apple Duathlon here in Sartell. This is May 28th...some things to consider before signing up for this one however.
I am working on my training plan nearly everyday. Excessive? Yes. I known my fitness levels are much higher at this point now than the same time last year, but that only makes me want to train MORE. Not such a good idea - as I got a little taste of overtraining a few weeks ago. This week is a scheduled recovery week (thank goodness, due to the stupid cold). My plan is to do the recovery week just as my plan states and complete next week (week 1 of a 3 week build), week 13 in the plan as it states. I will stop myself from doing MORE than what it tells me to do. I have been reading several articles as of late that indicate that doing TOO much can be detrimetnal to your performance. Less is more. I need to remember that. I know that. I need to practice what I preach. I need to remember that ;)
104 days til Kansas...Giddy me :) :) :)
My age group F30-34 entering the Lake Michigan at IM 70.3 Racine last July.
No comments:
Post a Comment