Tis the Season
Tis officially the opening of my 2010 training season. I started the year off back on my offical training plan after a month of relaxing and recovering from my first Ironman. Not sure what I enjoyed most….the Ironman itself- or the excuse of not having to follow a training plan for one whole month! (Hands down the Ironman itself wins!!!! )
I spent my down time relaxing, sleeping in, went to a movie, visited friends, training 30 mins to an hour a day, and losing some fat! Yeap- I lost 3% body fat over the holidays! How cool is that! Some people thought it was kinda strange it “diet” during the holidays…but I am glad I did! I don’t have to worry about those infamous 5lbs that can be gained from Thanksgiving to New Years….I actually have come through the holidays leaner and a bit lighter (I am going back to ditching the scale).
January is starting off with about 1 hour of exercise per day and will build to a 26 mile run from Littleton to Golden on January 23rd. I am looking forward to a big run this month. I love the feel of being in motion for that long….something I have missed in the last month.
I am excited for what the new year may bring….snowshoe races, ultramarathons, another Ironman….and the company of many amazing friends and fellow athletes….
January 5th, 2010 at 7:37 am
There is a chance we’d go to Louisville. We have “loved ones” out there. You run right past their place out in the country. We’d cheer for you.
January 8th, 2010 at 8:33 am
That could be awesome!! I’d love that! Here’s to tons of training together this year!