A whole lot of nothing.

Bear with this incredibly boring entry, there is really no substance to it other than it being purely theraputic for me to just get things in writing.

Ok, this cold weather is getting to me! It's a balmy 16 degrees today, which means I should be getting my tail outside and go running. But alas, I'm just not able to get out of that warm bed at 5:30am (when the temperature is only around 10 at best).

I've been able to get to the pool once since my last entry, but that's it. All intentions are there, but one thing or another (cold weather, cold (cough), kids, functions responsibilities, excuses) get in the way. Again! No no, my motivation is still high, and I AM still focused. It's just an ebb and flow thing, which isn't too solid of a gameplan when training for a half Ironman...No comments from the peanut gallery, please.

I'd better get cracking if I am to live up to my goal of running 10 miles straight before March 1st. That day is approaching quickly...Time to get a move-on.

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Anonymous said…
You're doing great, sister! You are doing more than 95% of the nation. 99% if you throw in the fact that you, AGAIN, are raising money for a good cause. So, don't worry that you didn't get a run or swim in this week. In fact, you shouldn't get a run or swim in this week. You wanna know why? Its cold. I mean, miserably cold! A person can get hurt out there in this stuff. I should, ahem, know. Slipping on ice ain't fun. You will get there, I know it! Keep up the good work.
February 13, 2008 at 9:00 AM
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