A Break

Oh the offseason. It's such a magical time. Eating and drinking anything I want, not working out as much, sleeping more, and having a life again! It helps that it's coinciding with the holidays, but it really is the most wonderful time of the year! 

It's also a great time to look back on the past season, analyze (or probably overanalyze), and begin planning the next season. Because if I'm not planning, I die. 

I'm taking a break from the 140.6 distance. It's kinda hard to do, and I'm sure it'll be harder as the season ramps up and I see my friends training for their fulls, but I know this is what I need. Not only physically, but more importantly, mentally. I just moved in with my S.O., I've started a new job, and I want to enjoy this first year together. I want us to grow together, I want us to have fun, and I don't want to spend all my time alone and training. Plus, with this decision, I can enjoy the holidays without worrying about weight as much, losing too much fitness, and I can let some neuroses go. Or at least that's the plan. 

I'm having a blast "tooling around." I'm doing super fun swim and bike sessions and I'm slowly starting to like running again. I've rediscovered my love of weight lifting and I can focus on other things besides "I'm training for an Ironman." I'm still doing 2-3 70.3s, and lots of running, but I'm going to have fun and work on all of my muscle imbalances. 

There is now a 3 year plan

2020: 70.3 distances and speed

2021: Ironman Coeur d'Alene 

2022: Ironman Florida to attempt to KQ

There. I've put it into the universe. Bring it on.