IMLOU

So Ironman Louisville will probably be sold out by the end of the day today, which makes me so happy that I signed up when I did. My goal was to do one before 40, and 2015 is the last year to do that. I also wanted to do it in my hometown for a few reasons.... 1) The support of my friends, family and ESPECIALLY the Louisville Landsharks Tri Club who have been nothing less than encouraging over the past 6 years. 2) The finish line is apparently one of the best for IM races and 3) I absolutely LOVE the city of Louisville and getting to achieve this goal in my favorite town just tops it off. My base building continues to go well, and I've now gotten to the point that I can't seem to go more than one day without working out. I've had an extremely stressful last few weeks including a dog that just can't seem to get well, the ending of a romantic relationship, and being super-busy either seeing clients or doing other kinds of work in the practice, have made the motivation to get out and get my butt moving a bit difficult. But... After that 8-miler Saturday followed by Sunday's easy thirty minute spin and a break on Monday, I was jonesing to get my sweat on last night so out came another half-hour spin on the tri bike. I'll be getting back in the water on Friday, despite my previous thoughts on putting that off until I get some coaching in. I was encouraged by my unofficial training buddy Rennay, who will also be doing her first IM in Louisville with me, to get some laps in with her and a few of our friends after work. So... after tonight's Orange Theory workout, followed up by another possible rest day tomorrow (unless the bike, once again, calls my name), I'll be free-stroking it Friday, followed by another outdoor run with the Norton's group Saturday morning, followed by yet another OTF workout that morning. I believe I've earned a bit of a lazy Sunday this coming weekend. Ah..... the sweet feel of the couch under my bum and some Netflix.