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!

Sunday, January 12, 2014

New Parts on Back Order

This train is still waiting in the roundhouse for new parts.  It has been a tough week of silence.  I am in the middle of ongoing medical testing and beginning some treatments to address the vertigo and neck pain.

The first part of the week I was distracted by appointments and repeating the story of my accident and medical history over and over and as the week has gone on training withdrawal and depression are beginning to set in.

Tomorrow is the 22 week countdown to my Boulder 70.3 and 37 weeks to Chattanooga 140.6.

My symptoms are somewhat diminished with rest but are not gone completely.  I am still hopeful we reach a proper diagnosis and can resume pre season training to begin base training in 1 week.

My inspiration meter is on low, so not much more to write about on this evening, but here's hoping for a better more productive week so I don't have to check into the funny farm.  It appears the parts to get my engine back on track are on back order.  May someone expedite my order PLEASE!
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