So... I've taken a LOT of time off from training. Not really because I planned to, but because I just didn't feel like training for a long time. After a disappointing racing season last year, I just didn't have the desire anymore. When the desire disappears, it's hard to get motivated. Beyond a few sporadic swims and a couple of cycling sessions on the trainer... I've done nothing. Haven't run since November.
It is now May. A few weeks ago, I was in Austin, and did a ride with my brother's cycling group. Boy am I out of shape. After that humbling experience and the growing realization that I REALLY want to do another Ironman, I can feel the old flames a-burnin'. So, I've dusted off the old running flats, tuned up the bicycles and started to set up a new training plan.
Due to the lateness of the season and the impending birth of my kids, I won't race any long distances this year. I might do one or two local sprints, but this will be mostly a base-building year.
I'm considering entry to Ironman Coeur d'Alene in 2007. My brother wants to step up to the Ironman distance, and as I said, I'd like to do my second. With the kids coming in late September or early October, though, I'm not sure I'll have the necessary ability (or sleep schedule) to keep up the required training. Have to think some more on this one.
Stats Post IM Wisconsin 2004:
| Height: | 6'4" lbs |
| Weight: | 183 lbs |
| Base: | 1 year (2003) International/Half IM training, 1 year (2004) IM Specific training |
Current Stats:
| Height: | 6'4" lbs |
| Weight: | 219 lbs |
| Base: | 1 year (2003) International/Half IM training, 1 year (2004) IM Specific training, 1 year (2005) Half-IM specific training; nothing since October, 2005. |
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