The End of a Season

Triathlon season ended for me last Sunday with the Longhorn 70.3. I've been meaning to blog about it all week, but work is sooo busy for me right now, I simply haven't had time.

It's been a long season for me - my first race was in early March, and my last one on Sunday. It was way too long for me - lesson learned - I was pretty burnt out by the end. I have no problem with a run season that long, but triathlon training takes up so much time (particuraly for half and full iron events) that I was running on empty.

Despite a less than thrilled attitude going into Longhorn 70.3, I am glad I raced. I had a good time and got to cheer on friends, several who competed in their first 70.3 event. It was well worth it. I actually did much better than I expected. Did I perform up to my potential - probably not? But, I did pretty good (for me) and still PR'd by several minutes.

When I look back on this season, I am proud of myself. It is amazing to me to look back and see how far I've come, not only this season but over the past several years. This season included an Ironman, two half-ironmans....accomplishing things I never dreamed I could. It was so rewarding, and when I start to complain about training, I take a step back and remember this. The sport of triathlon has done so much for me, and for that I am eternally grateful.

So until Ironman Texas training starts in January, I will focus on my true love - running - and my next big goal - 4 marathons in 4 months (San Antonio, Vegas, Orlando and finishing at home in Austin). San Antonio will be my 10th marathon, and by the time I finish Ironman Texas, I will have 14 marathons under my belt at the age of 32, all but two within the last 3 years. It makes me proud, and remember that I can do anything that I put my mind to!!