Why is life so busy? There are so many fun things happening on the weekends that I keep forgetting that I'm supposed to be training for an Ironman (and the San Diego Rock in Roll Marathon). I've been exercising during the week, but it's been mostly resistance and some basic/short cardio drills like kick boxing or jumping rope. I need to get out and pound the pavement and start riding my bike (or at least start taking 24Hour spin classes again). Oh, and I need to start base building with my swimming too. So many things...
As to the title of this blog, I'm signed up for the 15 mile Hagg Lake Mud run in 2 weekends and although I ran 9 miles 2 Saturdays ago, I'm not ready for a mud/trail run. I did this exact same thing last year - was under trained and just went for it. It was still fun but my legs paid for it (as soon as I crossed the finish line, my quads totally seized up and cramped; I've never experienced that before). Anyway, my debate is this: do I still do the mud run or give my entry to someone else? What is adding to my dilemma is that my friend Daphne is having her 30th b-day party in Seattle the night before the Hagg run, and my good pal Katie is flying out from Bismarck to help her celebrate. I'd REALLY rather go have fun in Seattle, but the dilemma is that every weekend has something fun and some reason not to train, so when do I train?! Ugh! I took Friday off, so I could head up Thursday night, party with the girls in Seattle and celebrate Daph, then either head back down to Ptown late Friday or EARLY Saturday (I have to work Saturday morning). Then I'd have Saturday afternoon to chill and get ready for the race, but then that would mean I'd miss the actual b-day party in Seattle, which is Saturday night. OR I forget the race and drive up to Seattle after my work thing on Saturday. So many options. I also have to work on Sunday of that same weekend (ugh, I just have to get through February, I just have to get through February).
I'm so indecisive right now...
I forget how much one has to give up with regard to their social life in order to properly train for an Ironman, and just like 2009, I'm really struggling with giving up my social life. I just really like my friends (duh!) and don't like missing out on fun things. What I REALLY need to do is start convincing more of my friends to train with me and do these races, then everyone will be going to bed early and getting up early for LONG bike rides/runs. It would be awesome. :-)
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