Eager

Proof that I really do sleep!

This morning I am back in action, it's four thirty am and I just can't wait. We took a little active recovery through the weekend, although I did do a bit of a long ride on Sunday. I slept a whole lot and I kept my feet up. I hung out and .... I did no housework. I haven't done any in ages so why begin now?


Here we are on Tuesday morning and I am eager to get back to the grind. It's the final 2 weeks before we take a good solid taper and head into my final Ironman. For at least 365 days.


I am glad I stepped over this edge a bit, it made me realize that a return to 70.3 and shorter for a year or two and the local scene are going to be good for me. I miss weekend racing and seeing the friends I have made around here.


But damn I will miss my Ironman. The beautiful thing about the Ironman is that.... it isn't going anywhere. My health and my longevity will depends on me being intelligent and getting out while the getting is good.


I may not race the Quakerman this weekend. In fact I am pretty sure I won't. The Quakerman will be the first triathlon staged in my hometown and I was pretty excited about it. I had to sit back through this need of recovery and be logical. Race or stay home and put in the homework?


We will decide by Wednesday but likely I shall stay home. Ironman Lake Placid is my #1 goal. Quakerman will hopefully be there next year.


In a strange way I feel so proud of myself for making that decision. I used to be so obsessive about racing it would really bother me to not race. I know I can't have it all and what is it I really want?


I want the chance to shine on July 20th. I just want the chance. That might mean holding tight just a little longer. I have 28 days. And I don't mind waiting. Not after all this work.


The Lake is waiting. I will let you know how it goes!