Update

So apparently I let another whole week go by without a post. I didn't mean to do that. I actually had a couple of thoughts for some posts this week, but never got around to writing them. Of course now I can't remember what they were so I figured I'd just dash off something quick to let everyone know that I'm still writing.

This week has been pretty low key. The weather was a bit less than perfect. Cloudy and rainy a couple of days and then downright cold towards the end of the week. It's warming up, though. That's the great thing about winter in Florida - even if there is a cold spell, it's always very short. My training has been consistent, but a little on the lackluster side. It's ok, though. Every week can't be awesome - the body just doesn't work that way.

I'm heading to Austin soon for my first race of the season, the 3m Half-marathon. This is always a fun event. Last year I set a PR, and a few months ago I was planning on beating that time, but my running has not recovered from my Ironman training the way I would have liked so I don't think that's likely. It's okay, though. The race will still be fun, and really, it's the trip to Austin that matters - not the race. I plan on running the Gainesville Half next month, and I feel confident that I can get the time I want.

I still haven't decided on my first tri of the season. I am registered for two tris already, but neither of them will be my first. I am waiting to see how my March calender develops before I make any decisions. This is Florida and tri season started last weekend. There are tris going on all over the state every weekend until the end of November so it's not like I have to decide right away. I am thinking a long weekend trip to the Miami area for a race and visiting some family and friends might be in order at some point, but we'll see. I definitely want to race more this year if I can get it all scheduled.

That's all for now. I'm sure as soon as I hit post, I will remember the things I really wanted to write about and so will end up with several back-to-back posts. Oh well!

Resolution fun

Here's a funny take on New Year's resolutions from one of my favorite comic strips of all time. Enjoy!

Welcome 2009

I just realized I haven't done a blog post in a week - that's craziness! Usually I do my writing in the evening after Brian goes to bed, but I've been trying to stay off the computer at night so I can get to bed earlier, and get up earlier. I'm not a morning person, but my day seems to go much better when I get up early. Somehow I manage to get more done. Besides there might be a chance for a nap later - you just never know.

In case you've been meditating in a buddhist monastery or have a calender phobia, the new year started last week. It's 2009! Wow - seriously, where does the time go? So what are my plans for 2009? Well, 2009 is going to be a repeat of 2008 in a lot of ways, although hopefully with better results. I'm not sure I'm off to a great start, though. I'm running the 3M half-marathon in Austin in a few weeks just like I did last year, but I don't think I'm going to make my time goal. I'm not even sure I'll hit my time from last year. I'll do my best, though, and I'm ok if I don't make my goal. I've been consistent with my training, and I feel really comfortable with my routine, and that's very important. The ultimate goal is Ironman Florida so if I miss my goal at 3M, it's not tragic. I will be running the half-marathon here in Gainesville a month after 3M and I feel confident that I can make my time goal for that race.

So I've already mentioned 2 races on the schedule, there's also St. Anthony's Tri at the end of April, and Gulf Coast tri in May. I haven't decided yet on my first tri of the season - I'm still waiting to see how the month of March shapes up. You'll just have to tune in and find out.

On another note, I'm adding a 2nd yoga class at the Veteran's Hospital. I am looking forward to continuing to work with my current students, who are progressing quite nicely, and will hopefully add some new students.

I'm a generally optimistic person and rarely look back on a year and am grateful that it is over, but 2008 had a few big disappointments, and I must say that I'm glad to move on.

One big goal I have for this year is to be so well trained for Ironman Florida that I could ride on a completely flat tire and still make the bike cut-off. Of course, I am going to have a nice set of race wheels so tires should not be an issue.