Mmmm SUN!

There is something about beautiful weather to make training fun and enjoyable (der - yeah that statement was so profound - hello Captain Obvious)! And yet even though that statement is totally obvious, I always find myself shocked that I actually enjoy training when it's nice outside. When the sun is shining, I have no problem throwing on my shoes and going for a run or a bike ride (no layers, no rain gear, no problems!). When the weather is not so nice, I forget why I like to train. I forget that I even LIKE training!! I should probably move back down to California where I can really train year round with minimal crappy weather.

I went for a run today and was just really enjoying being outside. I was lost in thought, enjoying the flowers and just moving along. I decided that if I can take this mentality into race day, then I will have fun no matter WHAT happens!! It will just be a nice day to be outside for 17 hours, that's all! No biggie! (Yeah, keep telling yourself that Kel!)

I also find it funny the kinds of songs that I will get stuck in my head during a long swim, bike, or run. Like today for example, I was running up a hill and needed a BIG distraction so I would keep going. I found myself singing an old childhood song that I just changed the words to in order to fit what I was doing:

"One little, two little, three little steps; four little, five little, six little steps; seven little, eight little, nine little steps; ten little steps up the hill!"

The song was totally catchy and the next thing I knew, I was up the hill. A few blocks later, I found myself still singing the song - yep, the song was officially stuck in my head.

Tomorrow: an 80+ mile bike up to the top of Larch and back down.

Only four more weeks until my Ironman race (YES! This beast will almost be over with!! I'm so ready to get on with my life and not have this race hanging over my head! Ugh, it's half ironman races and half marathons for me from here on out!! [You're probably thinking, "yeah right Kelly." And you may be right.])