Taking time

The half ironman this past weekend went amazingly well. I will definitely blog about it this weekend. Right now I've been enjoying some down time (and cake) packing and moving some stuff and trying not to think about certain things. Do I have one more race in me this season? I hope so. Maybe an Olympic- the unconquered distance.
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Tomorrow

Well, tomorrow is the half ironman. When I signed up to do this race in December I had these lofty goals of finishing the bike in three hours flat, taking a couple minutes off the swim and posting one of my better half marathon times. The other night I decided "who cares?" So what if I wind up being completely last? As long as I'm in under 8 hours. I need to just enjoy it. I love this sport and even the pain that comes with it as much as the blanket approval to eat nonstop from March to September. I know I'll finish tomorrow and I know it will likely hurt like hell at many times. My biggest concern is actually getting through the swim. Always my most fearful part- but with my shoulder bothering me a good deal during pool workouts and the number of times I've been in open water this year totalling 4, a decent time isn't promising. I can't complain though. I'm still able to do the race. So many people I know haven't been able to race due to injury or illness. This one's for you Katie.
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4 days and counting!

Okay, so Half Ironman is now 4 days away. Am I still thinking that I'm unprepared?? Totally. Am I questioning if it's sane to even start the race on Sunday? Totally. Am I still sick with a terrible cough? Totally. Ugh.

What to do, what to do? If I hadn't missed two races earlier this year for weather related reasons (one toooo cold and one waaaay too hot) it'd be much easier to say no to this weekend. If I hadn't spent $200 on the entry, or been looking forward to this weekend since December, it'd also be easier to say no.

But really, how does one say no? If I don't race, I'll be in a big funk and all depressed all day and for weeks after. But if I do, I become such a nervous wreck (probably starting Friday) that I'm no fun to be around. (And btw, I don't actually race a Half Ironman, pretty much just "do").

What to do?

Have you ever had your heart broken? I have. It hurts like hell.

ohmigoodness

Ok, so Half Ironman is less than two weeks away. And what's that.... Bri is sick?? Yes! I had a fever over the weekend. However, that was short lived- and I spent much time sleeping. I don't know if I'll be able to make it through this one. Honestly. Between being out of shape, having super hot Seattle weather for weeks and just having other things going on outside my triathlon self, I've been slacking.

I can't believe I'm saying this. I'm regretting signing up for IM CDA next summer. I much rather enjoy the sprints. And would love to maybe try an Olympic. I love having a life! Reading books. Seeing friends. Sleeping in. Beer. It's all so wonderful!

I had the best race today! Another year at the Federal Escape. 1st in age group, 3rd woman overall. This year is paying off!

I have been terrible about posting the last few weeks. Technical issues and traveling. I will be better!