Mind over Body

So here it is January 1st. I have been waiting for this day for over a month now. Not that I was rushing the holidays, but so much goes on in such a short amount of time that I look forward to the New Year and what it brings. Hopefully this year it will bring me happiness and a bit more peace. Last year was very tough not only for me but many of my family members. So many things happened that changed the course of my year, my plans and my hopes. But that is in the past now and it's time to look ahead to the future and what that entails for me personally.

Goal #1 1/2 Iron man in June
Goal #2 Recover from the shin splints
Goal #3 Stop getting injured in the first place
Goal #4 Try and relax, not everything has to be perfect all the time
Goal #5 Stay consistent in training
Goal #6 Reconnect


I could list more but I'd say that's the top 5. The hardest thing to accomplish I feel is staying injury free. Something always seems to happen. It may not stop me from training but it can slow me down, make it painful to train and not much of a motivator. I'm already struggling with the shin splints and I have hip issues and the other day I hurt my knee. So no workouts until Monday, per my PT, if the knee is better. If not then back to the doctor again and I didn't even get to start training. Hopefully, I'll heal enough to push on and get smarter about strenghtening my legs.

My motto for the 2010 year is Never Never Never give up. Have my poster and necklace already with the motto and my Ipod is loaded with some of my new favorite music. My bike has some new gear and my new running shoes are being shipped as I type this. The pool is waiting my return on Monday. I am ready, I want this bad, I want to get to that starting line in June. I will do whatever I need to get there. This year is about taking care of me, not everyone else. My mind is ready, but is my body ready? It has to be.