Melt down is over . . .

I decided I'm going to concentrate on weight loss and the stuff I want to enjoy until my 20 week Ironman plan starts.  I need to find some fun before it becomes REAL intense.  I CAN DO THIS!

WARNING: TRIATHLETE BREAK DOWN AHEAD!

Don't mean to be a drama queen but I QUIT! I'm tired from work, family, and life. How can I possibly fit in Triathlon?! Seriously? Let alone an Ironman!
My hubby thinks I'm paralyzed by fear right now. After the Half Ironman I know what it is going to take to get to Ironman Arizona and I'm stuck.

Nothing seems to be cooperating with my training. I'm stressed to the max. My family and young kids need me. I can't get enough sleep. I despise the swim. UGH!!

It seems like everyone else is totally committed and just keep going.  I don't know if I can do it.

UGH . . .

I have a race on Sunday and I feel very unprepared.  I don't like this feeling. I'm hoping that the end of the school year will bring me more work out time. 

I'll keep you posted on my the big race on Sunday.  Tempe International OLY distance

Silent Sunday at South Mountain

We had a great day of riding today.  Me and my boys tackled South Mountain.  It was Silent Sunday so the roads were closed to traffic.  AWESOME.  This is  a tough ride though b/c it is a 7 mile climb straight up.  I did it though!  The cutest part was that my friend Darlene hiked up the back side of the mountain to cheer us on.  I missed her going up and saw her as she was about to leave.  I almost cuased a crash but I had to get the photo!  Too cute.  I consider this a great training day! 

My Triathlon Slogan . . .

"Why suck in one sport when you can suck in three?"

El Tour de Phoenix

My race today was AWESOME! Ron and I were very proud of how we did. We took about 20 minutes off our time from the 66 mile ride in November. I'm so happy to see my training pay off! I'm also very happy Ron and I found something we can do together. I love riding with him.  We finished the race in 4:46:00. We would have been faster but Ron got a flat. That added about 11 minutes to our time. Ron said he could really see my training paying off when we hit a 4 mile climb at mile 60. He usually leads up the hill but this time I lead and he was wiped out. Ron and I finished side by side. I loved it.  Look how cute we are in our matching bike jerseys!  Here are some photos from the day.   

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Ready to Go Again!

So we rested for a week after the Half Ironman.  It is now time to gear up and go again.  Arizona Ironman, here I come! 


Tomorrow Ron and I are going to ride in the Tour de Phoenix. 72 miles. I'm looking forward to it!  I'll post some pictures soon.