I’ve been so focused on Ironman Lake Placid I kind of
lost sight of the half iron distance triathlon I’m doing on June 2nd.
Literally 90 days away. REV3 Quassy...possibly
one of the most difficult half iron courses in existence. <Gulp> What
makes it so difficult? Aside from the fact that it goes through
Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT and I will be wooed by roller coasters
and funnel cakes, it’s a little known blip in the terrain called hills. For you data weenies, here's the bike elevation chart.
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The truth is, I was pretty sick for ten days and missed more
workouts than I logged, so I’m feeling a bit behind here. It was mostly a head
cold I couldn’t shake that took a side trip on the vomit train and then back to
the head cold. I must make a confession. I’ve not done myself right by ensuring
I’m getting ample sleep, especially when sick and requiring extra. So I
am hereby committing to correct my bad sleep habits. If I am cavorting with you
late at night, please feel free to send me to bed immediately. And quite frankly,
those of you who routinely cavort with me after hours (you know who you are),
YOU should be in bed too!
My coach assures me I have plenty of fitness in the bank and
this sickness isn’t going to set me back in the long run. I hope he’s right. I
don’t want to bore you with sickness or training woes. All I want to do is
share some of my winter through photos. In Vermont, people tend to fall in one camp
or the other – they love winter or they hate it. Have a look at some of my favorite pics from this winter and
decide for yourself where I pitch my tent.
Night time hike up Smuggler's Notch.
Well worth the effort for one sweet ride back down!
Amelia and I at the top of that hike.
Check out what she called my "rice noodle hair"!
Hotel Vermont Ice Bar
A bar setup outside and yes...made entirely of ice!
Monkeying around at Jay Peak
The truth…I’m having the best winter ever. While training is
always a constant in my life, I’ve struck a balance and it feels good. Today I
skied all day and then ran five miles. (Does that count as a brick?) What’s the lesson in all this? Don’t be so
singularly focused on one thing you miss out on the rest. Makes sense to me…
Oh….and if you’re wondering about my fitness and whether or
not I’ll be ready to rock 70.3 miles in 90 days, have a look at my secret
weapons!
P.S. I’m in the process of acquiring a new bike! More to
come on that later…
