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Subject: why am I even thinking about it?
When I did IMKY 2007 I swore it would be my only one...too much training time...blah, blah, blah. Well of course I just did IMWI 2009 and have been saying the same thing...definitely my last long distance tri. I cannot fit in the training time...I have two boys...11 and 9 and both are very active and I coach many of their sports...I need to devote more time to my wife (she is super supportive and I need to return that)...there are so many things around the house that need done. I need to be taking classes for professional development. I coach three HS sports. No time for long distance training.

I've done 2...nothing to prove to anyone. Sure I'd like to do one faster/better but there are no guarentees that would happen anyway. I had a horrible day for most of the time on Sunday...I wanted to die on the bike...my nutrition plan did not work at all...

BUT...crossing that finish line after being so low...that high is so high! I can't stop thinking about doing another one. I am researching different nutrition plans. I know it won't be next year, or maybe several years...but why am I even thinking about it?



2009-09-17 7:51 AM
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2009-09-17 11:47 AM
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Subject: RE: why am I even thinking about it?

Because despite any problems you might have had, despite any 'lows' you had on the course, despite some tough, lonely training rides and runs, it was still a net positive experience in your life.

It's not always about proving something.  Sometimes it's just nice to swing for the fence and do something that very few people in the world would ever even consider doing.

Instead of looking at how many hours a week you are gonna have to train, look at how many additional hours you are gonna train over and above what you are gonna be doing anyway. 

BTW, I'm talking as much to myself as I am to you.  I'm still on the fence for 2010 plans....I might just let myself go...maybe write a book, "Ironman to Couch".

 

~Mike

2009-09-18 10:55 AM
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Subject: RE: why am I even thinking about it?
nice responses...thanks.

I think a lot of it does have to do with the people at the race...the other racers, the volunteers, the spectators, just the whole environment. And yes, it is overall a net positive experience.

I think it is probably mostly what Mike said, "Sometimes it's just nice to swing for the fence and do something that very few people in the world would ever even consider doing." The feeling of accomplishment is just so high!

And Bill, you're right...I can wait 5 years...my boys will be in HS and probably not want me around like they do now. The question is...can I wait?

Mike, maybe I could co-author that book...thanks for the laugh.

-Mark
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