Week 9

Changes in my racing attitude have been made.

I will not be racing except for twice this year.  Once in July for the Ironman 70.3 and once in October for the Chicago Marathon. 

This doesn't mean I still won't be doing a race every month until December.  It just means those will be totally for fun and I will not be pushing any pace on the hunt for a PR.  I determined at my last sprint tri that in fact something needed to change otherwise I'd quit racing all together after this year.  True racing is pushing your body to it's limit.  It's a total physical and mental challenge.  It takes total control and focus.  Not just during the race but before it as well.  It causes me to have a lot of race day anxiety and I just don't need any more of that in my life right now. 

So my next race is May 15.  The Chicago Spring 1/2 marathon.  The weather has got to be better by then right?  Anyway, I made the announcement to everyone that I will not be racing. I will be running with my Dad.  When I told this to my father he looked puzzled.  Why would you do that?  Because I want to Dad.  He proceeded to tell me his pace and that it would be slow.  Yea, I know Dad that's ok with me.  Running with him in Disney was fun and I decided I need more fun. 

My mantra:

 It's all about the medals. 

It's not about time.