Reflections on Luray Triathlon and Changing Ironman Goals
I feel tired. One week after the Luray Triathlon and I feel worse than if I had raced an Ironman (I’ve done 2 so far this year). I’m mentally and emotionally drained. But, this is what I’m about: “Using high energy to achieve a calculated outcome” per my Personalysis assessment from when I worked as a business analyst at Capital One. I give 110% for a couple weeks then I crash. I’m still crashed. When I think about the things I’ve done in my life, I am perhaps most proud of the Luray Triathlon. Yes, it’s a business, but it’s a also...
Read MoreVineman – a Beautiful Race
I felt the fingers brushing my feet every few minutes when I slowed to pop my head up to breathe during the 2.4-mile swim, but I was content to lead the two swimmers I towed behind me. “I’m happy! I’m happy! I’m happy!” I kept repeating this phrase to myself again and again on the 112-mile bike. I smiled at the photographers and, on my second bike loop, I greeted as many athletes that I passed who were on their first loop with either a “Great job!” or a nod. I never really had any “bad” moments on the bike; I simply pushed my big gear at my low cadence to gap all the...
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