Day Two - ZZZZZzzzzzz

So after my first day of training - doing the bike and swim in the afternoon, and then the 3 mile run at 9:30 p.m., I had a really hard time sleeping last night. Might've been the adrenaline pumping through my veins when I finally layed down at 11:30. Needless to say, I think I got about 5 hours of not-so-great sleep, and am not looking forward to swim lessons this evening. Not to mention, it's raining and muggy out and the last thing I want to do is put on a bikini and drive or bike to the swimming facility. This is a perfect example of the entries into my boyfriend's "excuses why Connie can't run/train for the marathon" book that he's been collecting.

You see, I have a slight motivation problem. I WANT to participate in all these events (half-marathons, marathons, triathlons, etc.) but my lack of wanting to actually train is what gets me in trouble. I don't understand why, when 9 times out of 10 when I'm doing the training or even after finishing, I feel great about it! I even think to myself "Man, I need to do this more often, it feels awesome!" Less than 24 hours later however, when another training event is on the schedule, I think of every excuse known to woman-kind in order to avoid it. "It's too early, too late, too hot, too cold, raining, snowing, I don't have my ipod, I didn't bring my running clothes, I have gas." You get the picture.

Seeing as how Alicia, my triathlon partner, is on her way over as I type this, and the boyfriend will be pulling in any minute, I guess my want to avoid a guilt trip from either party is enough to just get me out the door. Whatever works! Not sure what they have in store as far as the lesson tonight, but my goal is to swim at least 200m if we get there early enough.