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!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Fountain of Youth

I have been swimming in my community pool since moving into my neighborhood for the past 13 years.  They even built a beautiful aquatic center 1 mile from my house, but I usually opt for the 5 minute walk to my private overheated haven with an occasional other swimmer. 

Now that I have joined a group, they train at the student rec center at ASU.  There is something rejuvinating about just being on a college campus.  It brings back memories of the building called TREES HALL that I spent 6 years in taking classes, swimming, hanging out with other students, playing racquetball, lifting weights and visiting my dad's office at the University of Pittsburgh.  So now I take the 30 minute drive down to ASU several times a week to train with a team in my new found fountain of youth.  There is something in the water there that energizes you and it is a few miles from the AZ Ironman course, so I am buying it, one swim workout at a time.
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