Oh yeah, I've been tagged!
I really want to experience the best of everything this year. Training, travel, work, friends, family and yes, even some drinking and dancing on the town. Can I do this, get over this injury, base train and then ramp up to the half IM and STP? Typical Aleks, putting on the pressure instead of enjoying the journey.
So I'm going to put it out of my head and just go with the flow, enjoy myself and the company around me. I'll keep doing what I'm doing as long as it's fun! So as a reminder, I'm going to answer the tag from Jess.
P.S. Training has been good this week, but I've been a little low on energy. But I'm sticking to the plan, with lots of strength training. Oh, and PT kicked my butt this week! Holy they work you hard... I'm hoping this pays off in nipping this injury and getting me back to running! I had NO idea they'd have me doing a workout during my sessions! So much for an nice little massage and electrode stimulation! Now I know why they call it "the Shelly love"! ;-)
Now the tag (keep in mind I have only done one tri):
1. Describe a memory from your first triathlon ever.
Spending a FULL day at the expo, racking bikes and dinner with the Princesses. That was one of my favorite memories of all time.
2. Describe a memory from your most recent triathlon.
This!
3. What's the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you in a tri?
The girls convinced me that I was a strong swimmer and that I would be ok without a wetsuit. Danielle also managed to convince me that I should stick a little closer to the front because Danskin was full of newbies that would drown me from the back. So I positioned myself close to the front and when the gun went off, I nearly drown. I swam too fast to get out front. The water was super choppy and I took it way too much water. Had to revert to the great backstroke! :)
4. What's the most thrilling thing that's happened to you in a tri?
Beating my goal! Surprising myself on the bike, and even with major aches on the run, still beating my goal time.
5. What is something you discovered about yourself by doing triathlons?
That I can do it?!?!? :)
6. What is The Big Goal that you're working towards?
Hmmmm... TBD? Half IM and STP!
Ok, off to sleep... gotta get up in less than 7 hours to meet Jess and Regan for Danielle's spin class!
Night night!