Thursday, August 30, 2007

Do it again

Here's some song lyrics:

Oh my God, what have I done? (Do it again)
All I wanted was a little fun (Do it again)
Got a brain like bubble gum (Do it again)
Blowing up my cranium (Do it again)

- The Chemical Brothers - Do it again

This is how I feel! The further away from Sunday I get, the more I want to do it again.

But not in 2008. I've got a lot to do first - and I think it would make a pretty fun summer in '08 to focus on sprints and being as fast as I could be. But in '09, I'm thinking Coeur d'Alene. I like the timing of the race - late June, so you have the rest of the summer off if you want it. I think the family will like that.

I'm also going to convince my hubby to start swimming. He's back into cycling, he's started running and has discovered it's actually fun - now it's time to convince him that big muscular guys can too swim, and all he needs is some lessons and practice.

I'm not sure he's going to want to do an Ironman in '09 with me - I'm also not sure that's a great idea, given that our kids will be six and nine and still need us around a lot - but getting him more into it lets us share something that for a long time has been only mine.

I haven't done any exercise yet since coming home, but I am eating fairly healthfully. I've watched my morning weight drop a pound a day since coming back, too. And this morning I woke up without feeling any soreness in my muscles. I'm going to take a few days more off and resume working out next week.

I'm also working on some additional thoughts about my training and the course that I hope could be helpful to folks (Jessi and Jess!) who plan to do IMC next year.

5 comments:

LB said...

This is more a comment on the end of your post yesterday, about not seeing that you're an inspiration to a lot of people. I think that's definitely something a lot women struggle with - the whole "oh, it was nothing" thing. :) You *are* amazing, you *are* an inspiration to many, and you have every reason to be proud of yourself. 15 hours of swimming, biking, running/ironman shuffling? Holy cow, woman, you rock!

Wes said...

I didn't mention yesterday, but your family photo was awesome! Having the Spousal Unit excited about endurance sports is awesome. I know this first hand ;-) After watching you and Courtney do your respective IMs this year, I'm ready to tri in 08 for FL or early 09, I think. We'll see.

and I'm still laughing about "I haven't done any exercise yet"... Yea, take a few days off ;-)

wendy said...

You sound so renewed from the last post! I'm glad to hear that familiar voice again. =)

I agree, I'm trying to get Beau into running, so we can do it together. It's definitely more fun, and it's easier for him to understand my crazy schedule when he's more involved in it.

Enjoy the recuperation phase! You'll be back at it in no time.

Erika said...

I'd love to FIND a Beau that is into running/triathlon. I'm on my own, although luckily I have alot of support from family and friends. I am hoping to meet some new friends this season through a triathlon club and masters swim club.

I think it's so awesome that your family espeacially your hubby, is involved and so supportive of your triathlete pursuits.

Jenniferlyn said...

Now that is awesome!

My boyfriend loves to run and does du's but he is injured with serious back issues, so I am solo again on the fitness front.

You did wonderfully aat IM, and I am so happy for you!

I have been lurking on your page, and just could not wait until the recap was up!!!!