Last year things were pretty quiet around the house. I could set aside an area and get my gear ready. I could get things packed and checked off the "list". This year toys and diapers are on the floor. I think that there are a couple of Fin McMissles and a least 4 different Lightening McQueens. A couple Tow Maders, a Woody and a Buzz Lightyear are around too (I hope I spelled all this right).
No, me and my wife of 30 years did not have twins. Our daughter and her kiddos are visiting. She and her husband are between duty stations and they have been with us on and off for the last month. Things are a little different with a newborn and a 3 year old running around.
How's this for a balancing act?
I guess balance has been one of the key skills this year. In a previous blog I talked about the simplicity of my Ironman Louisville 2012 quest. Well actually I used the term easy first then changed it to simple. It was by no means easy. In training for IM Louisville I did the workouts my coach sent me and all was pretty simple. Few distractions, few adjustments, everything was very familiar.
This year; not so simple. Distractions, adjustments and unfamiliarity seemed to be the norm this year. I did bike workouts in at least 4 different cities this year (Oklahoma City, Houston, Corsicana as well as my DFW home). I did swims in these cities as well as 3 or 4 different ones. I lost count on the places I ran. I have fellow triathletes that would laugh at this because they travel and train in different cities every week. Me, being a bit of a home body I found it difficult. Dropping into a city and trying to find a good bike path is not easy. You want one that is smooth enough for the bike and relatively free of traffic. You can go to several web sites and find some routes but you can never be quite sure if the one you are selecting will meet your needs.
Also trying to find a pool that is at least 25 yards and will accept a non member can prove challenging as well. As good as a pool as you can find it is still not my familiar pool.
Like I said it has been more difficult this year.
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