The Happy Turtle's Journey to the Start: An Ironman Tale

For those of you that believe that you have to be sleek, slim, cut and fast to be an Ironman, think again! Some of our bodies just don’t fit that mold but we have the guts to set our intention, make a plan and see it to the end. In my heart, I believe that turtles CAN fly! The turtle society is not just challenged by fitness, but by the time limits imposed by race companies insisting we keep up with the status quo so they can get to the bars before last call. Well, I suppose there has to be a cut off or us turtles might be out there for days enjoying the sun on our backs. Some stare at the turtles on the course wondering why it even embarks on such a journey and what purpose it has. It is old, weathered, wrinkled, and slow no matter how you twist it. I just know that you can train a turtle and the turtle might teach you a thing or two along the way. We are old and wise and we have a shell that cannot be broken. We want a taste of victory just like our other friends. I cannot find another creature that I am most like. Join me on my journey from start to end to help the Happy Turtle win again!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Where is the Turtle: Why is she still hiding in her shell!

Well this turtle has been slow to get started....still hiding out a lot in her shell due to having trouble getting out of winter hibernation.  There is not a lot of action here to share over this past week.  I have been working on building the base back up a little bit more in preparation of training for a half ironman on April 15th and getting ready to join up with the group.  There have been a few setbacks along the way with some hip and back pain re-emerging so the turtle is slow out the gates to no surprise.  Last week I managed to fit in 3 weight training workouts, 2 swims, 3 bike rides (with a 40 mile long ride), and 3 runs (with a 80 min long run....wasn't pretty though).  The turtle is trying to get back to a wholesome diet but got into someone's trash bin again.  It is hard getting an old creaky turtle back on track.  Next week I know Bettina at racelab is going to point me in the right direction.  I am going to enjoy my late morning sleeps til then and this blog is still evolving.  Slow and steady...peace out!
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