It's Time

So it has been more than 2 months since I lasted posted. And now, here I am, 22 weeks away from my first ironman competition. Without a doubt, I am fully engaged in Ironman training...and I can already say that I've had my ups and downs. While I am a novice triathlete, I am not naive enough to believe that this is going to get easier as time goes on. I am almost certain the highs will become even greater highs, but simultaneously, the lows will become more challenging, darker lows.

Just last week I had a period of almost 48 hours where I felt defeated; the workouts seemed too hard, the days seemed too long, and I kept asking myself, "why am I doing this?" After some sustained sulking, I imposed some serious tough love on myself. "Why?" I asked myself...I'll tell you why. Because I love the way my lungs feel so clear after a fast run on a brisk winter day. Because I love getting to work at 9:00am knowing I've already swam 3500 yds and ran 6 miles that day. Because I am fortunate enough to have two legs that can bike and run. Because I am most productive in all aspects of my life when I am fit. Because I thrive on challenge. Because I signed up for Ironman Lake Placid and said I would. I believed I could. And I can. I will. One day at a time.