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, February 3, 2014

Double Trouble: Week of Two's

Not much to report this week, but it seemed to be the week of twos:  2 bike rides, 2 swims, 2 runs and 2 hikes, and 2 teams playing football (though it only seemed like 1 team playing)!  I guess an uneventful week is positive news.  My therapy went well this week, however, Monday is the day where the week catches up to me and the weekend of training, causes all my muscles to shorten back up.  I even tried yoga this weekend to try and elongate my shortened muscles and work on regaining symmetry in my body.
: Friendly Number 2 Two Guy With Speech Bubble
Between my workouts, therapy and yoga class, there are many obvious areas screaming out at me where I need a lot of work and it is back to basics to work on strength and flexibility.  I don't think an Ironman at age 50 is going to work without focusing on these areas this year, especially with the whiplash injury.  The other area is going to be massage which I will turn to once I finish with my physical therapy.

Though I hoped to be further along in my training at this point, I am glad I still have time to work on building a stronger foundation before ramping things up.  My goals may have to be modified as far as PRs go to getting to the start line healthy and strong.

Just like in the Superbowl last night, the losing team must hold their heads up high, evaluate what went wrong, rest and recoup and move on to next season.  If we are lucky, there will be another chance to try again!
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