Looking down the barrel

A month or so ago I signed up to do a ½ Ironman this summer. I have been feeling particularly laid back about how this is all going to pan out.

I’ve done races before. It’s just the next progression in the rung. Of course I can do it, what’s the big deal?

Well, training starts this Sunday and now the butterflies have officially made their way into the pit of my stomach. The past four months have been easy breezy runs with Jen and nothing else. I’ve deserved it, right? Why continue swimming, biking and lifting? I so needed that break!

I guess we’ll see just how good of a break it was. Here is what the first week of the 5:00 am, 18 week training schedule looks like:

Sunday: 30 minute bike, 45 minute swim
Monday: off (LOVE THAT!)
Tuesday: 30 minute run, 45 minute swim
Wednesday: 1 ½ hour bike
Thursday: 30 minute run
Friday: 50 minute bike
Saturday: 55 minute run

After writing that out it doesn’t seem so bad. Well, to be honest, the 5:00 am still does.

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