So. Seven weeks until my third triathlon. I keep swearing
that I’m not doing another one, and then I sign up again. But I mean it this
time! Last one. Really. Probably.
Perhaps it’s too early to say, but I don’t think I’m
going to beat last year’s time. I have shitloads of excuses ready. How many do
you need? My asthma is worse. Back problems. I was promoted, and I went up in
hours-per-workweek. I’m a whole year older. It was an awful winter, and I couldn't run outside for 5 months. At night, the ice weasels come.
I ran a 35 minute 5K today. Sad. I never improve much. Only
been biking outside on a longer ride once. I’m actually working out most days,
but it’s a hodgepodge of different things. Spin class. Boot camp type class. Swimming.
Blah blah. I dunno. Maybe I can blame the fact that, for the first time, none
of my friends are joining me this year, but since no one was ever in my age
group (whippersnappers!), what difference does it make? Triathlons tend to be
pretty individualistic anyway.
N and I are hoping to go on longer bike rides this
year. Like we did before we had kids. That’s still my favorite sport, so it
certainly makes sense. Easy on the body. See the sights. Wind in your face. Birdies
in the trees. Snack in your pocket. Maybe I should pretend to bike to work. 20
minutes before and after the workday here at home. That’ll be a lot easier once
both girls are taking the bus to middle school. Only 16 more months!
