There. Now that you all have that classic tune stuck in your heads. You're welcome.
Today's date is June 13, 2012. 39 days to Chisago City Half Iron Triathlon. I can't believe it's almost here. Busy summer schedules full of birthday parties, barbeque's, other family events, brew days (hubby makes amazing home brew, which is also a great recovery drink, FYI) have put the pinch on my training. Not in a bad way, but it sure makes planning and scheduling interesting. Throw in a torn wetsuit that is now in the mail headed to Washington for warranty and repair and I have officially entered the panic zone. Where did all that time go? Two years of running, swimming, biking, core work, sprints, hills, 5k's, half marathons, marathons, triathlons. All leading up to July 22, 2012.
70.3 miles. I can't even recall why I thought I could do this or should do this. I think it started after a Duathlon in Minneapolis, put on by Team Ortho. After tackling the hills along the Mississippi on my crummy little mountain bike with worn tired treads, sketchy brakes, and a terribly uncomfortable seat, I decided to tackle the next event: triathlons. Not just any triathlon, the second longest distance race in the triathlon world (that I know of). I must have been really enjoying my complimentary post-race beer or something. Then, I put it on Facebook. We all know once you do that, you're committed.
Injuries, illness, family emergencies, bad weather. They've all played a part in reaching these final 39 days until my race. I didn't think, for some time, that I'd be able to continue training. Thanks to a lot of icing, rest, comfort food, and my amazing chiropractor, I am well on my way to stepping in the water on Paradise Beach. I can't wait to meet and compete with (or at least try to keep up with) some of the best of the best in the local triathlon circuit. I am honored to be on this journey and honored to have all of you following along.
39 days. The final countdown. I hope to see you at the finish line!
Until then...
Keep on movin'
Iron Mike In Training
