Well today was a tiring day - full brick. 2 mile swim (I need to look at a waterproof i-pod case) - counting to 64 makes me go nuts. I also need to look at new goggles as it is now 6:00 in the evening and you can still see the marks on my eyes! Now that is going to cause some wrinkles! HA
The bike was good. Base ride for an hour and then a quick transition and 2.5 mile run with speed.
Felt good today. Little tired. 13 miles in the am with friends. 8:30 am - oh my goodness I can sleep until 7:45!!!!! I love my daughter but I wish she would sleep in past 6:00 am for just one day:)
Friday, April 30, 2010
My Journey Ironman AZ 2010
I am so blessed to be training for another Ironman. I will do Ironman AZ on November 21st 2010 with my good friends - Bay, Jenny, Charles and Steve (did I leave anyone else out - if I did - sorry!).
Life has changed a bit since my 2008 Ironman - I went through a divorce, changed into a new role at work, Torun Grace is now 4 and half (can you believe it?). One thing hasn't changed - I still have my hamstring injury! HA
I do realize that this will probably be my last Ironman distance until Torun gets to be the age that she no longer wants to be with her Mom and I have to drop her off 2 blocks away from school! It is very difficult for me to leave her (as I have her every other weekend) so I have the guilt (which was there before but not to this level) of not being home when she is there. I try and do my best getting up early on the weekends to get my long workouts in but sometimes this body that is getting older wants to sleep just a wee bit more.
I get asked many times - why do you do this? I do this because I can. I have a wonder support system of family and friends that I bring with me on this journey. So many people have already said - Tiff we are heading to AZ with you. What an honor - I am a lucky chick! I also do it because it is the ultimate challenge - in my head I hear "Tiffany You Are An Ironman" every single day - I get chills every time I think about it. You will never experience anything in your life that will take you to the depth of your soul like an Ironman and make you dig deep - very deep.
I have an amazing partner in crime (TJ) who supports me, helps me and holds me up after some races;) He is my Sherpa and without him I can't imagine life or going through this journey without him. He brings me balance, love and support. Even when I am a sore loser and throw my finshers medal into the lake (I wonder if there is a frog wearing my Chisago Half Ironman medal) he brings me to reality and belives in me unconditionally. So you will probably hear his name a time or two in my blog;)
I am coached by Coach T (Teresa Brenneke) out of G4 Endurance Racing. I will also race for her team. She takes the thinking out of my training so I can focus on work, life and getting in the distance. I am so grateful to her and her abilities, friendship and belief in me (when sometimes I lose it in myself).
I am lucky to be training a lot with my friend Bay. Bay and I keep each other in check - "hey did you work out today " - nope I ate chips on the couch:) HA - I am so excited for him to be doing this race with me. He is such a talented athlete. I hope to also do more training with Charles (who works an awful lot), Jenny (who is now a sponsored athlete - way to go) and Steve (who lives on the other side of the world from the "east" siders but hopefully he will come our way and we will go his.
I will do my best to update my blog as much as possible (it may not be daily - sorry).
To all of my friends and family (you know who you are - Shannon, Mary, Karen, Mom, Dad - too many to name) - I can't wait to make you proud on November 21st - I will do my best. Oh and another reason I am doing this - I want that damn Kona Spot -
GO HARD OR GO HOME!!! Let's do it ---------
Life has changed a bit since my 2008 Ironman - I went through a divorce, changed into a new role at work, Torun Grace is now 4 and half (can you believe it?). One thing hasn't changed - I still have my hamstring injury! HA
I do realize that this will probably be my last Ironman distance until Torun gets to be the age that she no longer wants to be with her Mom and I have to drop her off 2 blocks away from school! It is very difficult for me to leave her (as I have her every other weekend) so I have the guilt (which was there before but not to this level) of not being home when she is there. I try and do my best getting up early on the weekends to get my long workouts in but sometimes this body that is getting older wants to sleep just a wee bit more.
I get asked many times - why do you do this? I do this because I can. I have a wonder support system of family and friends that I bring with me on this journey. So many people have already said - Tiff we are heading to AZ with you. What an honor - I am a lucky chick! I also do it because it is the ultimate challenge - in my head I hear "Tiffany You Are An Ironman" every single day - I get chills every time I think about it. You will never experience anything in your life that will take you to the depth of your soul like an Ironman and make you dig deep - very deep.
I have an amazing partner in crime (TJ) who supports me, helps me and holds me up after some races;) He is my Sherpa and without him I can't imagine life or going through this journey without him. He brings me balance, love and support. Even when I am a sore loser and throw my finshers medal into the lake (I wonder if there is a frog wearing my Chisago Half Ironman medal) he brings me to reality and belives in me unconditionally. So you will probably hear his name a time or two in my blog;)
I am coached by Coach T (Teresa Brenneke) out of G4 Endurance Racing. I will also race for her team. She takes the thinking out of my training so I can focus on work, life and getting in the distance. I am so grateful to her and her abilities, friendship and belief in me (when sometimes I lose it in myself).
I am lucky to be training a lot with my friend Bay. Bay and I keep each other in check - "hey did you work out today " - nope I ate chips on the couch:) HA - I am so excited for him to be doing this race with me. He is such a talented athlete. I hope to also do more training with Charles (who works an awful lot), Jenny (who is now a sponsored athlete - way to go) and Steve (who lives on the other side of the world from the "east" siders but hopefully he will come our way and we will go his.
I will do my best to update my blog as much as possible (it may not be daily - sorry).
To all of my friends and family (you know who you are - Shannon, Mary, Karen, Mom, Dad - too many to name) - I can't wait to make you proud on November 21st - I will do my best. Oh and another reason I am doing this - I want that damn Kona Spot -
GO HARD OR GO HOME!!! Let's do it ---------
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