10 Weeks

There are ten weeks until Texas and I've got week one in hand. I feel excited again, like I have something brand new to chew on for a bit. This week's nothing too special, a lot of frequency and the return of my beloved sweet spot trainer rides, a long run and a long bike... but nothing lone like I have been doing forever.

It feels great to have a new focus. A shorter faster focus. It feels fresh.

I keep expecting the pain of the CNF to hit me. It still hasn't. Maybe it won't. Right now I really feel like I have been there and done that with Ironman. It's definitely time for a break.

Suddenly the season I thought would be over by now is in a way just beginning. The trip is coming together quicker and cooler than expected. Five of my awesome athletes will be traveling with me. And they are as excited as I am.

Don't tell my doctor but I rode outside last evening. On the mountain bike, on a flat trail. It's strange when you have an injury that prevents you from road riding not because you physically can't, but because of the possibility of something happening.

As careful as I can be I can't say that someone else will be just as careful. I have been promised road riding by Saturday on my Cervelo, that makes me really happy. Perhaps being grounded from the bike is then short lived. Hooray!

Until then I am dreaming about Austin and enjoying the new life that is being breathed into my season. On August 9th I get to race a sprint triathlon.... and I can't wait to test the snap that I hope to have!

So here we go, rather than the end..... we have a beginning. Now I just need to design the perfect suit!

Here is what I have so far, but remember I have a brain injury so my creativity is imparied.......