Andi's Movement Towards Change

This just in...there HAVE been sightings of my motivation, and I think I may have just found it too. Contrary to popular opinion, I didn't see it on the street or find it hidden by my dogs under the sofa. I didn't see it while spinning on my bike or running in the bitter 17 degree Michigan weather last weekend. I saw it in my friends, those who I know well and those who I have never met. I saw it in you, the person who took enough interest to stop and read this silly blog. I found my motivation it in your hearts, and oh what an incredible find. THANK YOU. Now I know that I probably should have found my motivation through all of the wonderful people who I'm racing for, all those folks who are fighting like hell against some form cancer or another that they have. Yes, I do often find my motivation for them...this time was different though, and I couldn't understand what was going on. But thanks to all of your guidance, I now know that this is normal. It's called burn...

I have big plans for 2008. Athletically, I plan to finish the Wildflower Olympic Distance Triathlon without getting myself injured, including a successful bike up a steep, seven mile incline in the mountains of California. I plan to reach 13 miles in my run training in preparation for the Florida Ironman 70.3. I plan on crossing the finish line of that race before they close the course down. (I need to reach the last loop of the run before 3pm, and the course closes 7 hours after the start of the last swim wave.) I plan on not letting myself go once my two big races in May are done. I intend on continuing my training throughout the summer, and compete in local triathlons and duathlons with my friends. I've got everything it takes to get all of this done. The tools, the support, the coaching, the ability. Well, all of the ingredients but one. Motivation. The last few weeks have been the hardest I've ever hit when it comes to being motivated. I've made some poor choices latel...

2007. Biked: 431 miles. Ran: 236 miles. Swam: 71453 yards. Miles traveled to practices: Over 1500. Run races: 3. Sprint triathlons: 2. Olympic triathlons: 1. Money raised for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: $6,500. Friends made: countless. Crossing the finish line for a good cause: priceless. 2008, here I come. ------ Please visit my TNT web page at http://www.active.com/donate/tntmi/andi Let's make a difference TOGETHER!