The past few tri seasons just have not been ideal:
2010: Recovering from pneumonia is not a good way to enter a
training season. But, I still managed to finish Chicago Triathlon.
Despite, the chest cold, asthma attack, and 20-min. stint in the medical
tent, I had a better time than healthy people in my wave -- and still
came in 17 of 219 for swimming in my age group.
2011: Thanks to the wedding and my dad's health, there wasn't a lot of time to train. Yet I had my best tri ever at Pleasant Prairie, coming in with a PR on a beautiful day. I needed it. That said, I couldn't get in a second race -- just too busy, and not willing to risk skidding off my bike 1.5 weeks before my wedding.
2012: I can't say that my April ankle sprain completely derailed my training because I was able to spin (mostly), but it did sideline me from running for 2 months. OH, and breaking my arm Memorial Day weekend did not help matters either.
Now that I am just getting back to running, swimming, and cycling (I think -- I was just about to get back on the trail...) I have a head cold. The South Shore Tri is two weeks away. I'll be there, but I just keep thinking: it's not as bad as I came into the race in 2010.
If I've proven anything, it's that I'll still show up. I'll get you, triathlon, just you wait.
Belfast by Orbital
6 years ago
1 comment:
Given the obstacles you've faced, showing up is a major accomplishment. I really admire your attitude, as well as your athletic ability. I'll be cheering for you on July 28!
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