Flu season.

We have been sick! Getting better, but not ready to hit the training again. It's been 7 full days with zero exercise which almost never happens this time of year. I am being extra cautious about being fully recovered before starting again. This was a good bout of the flu that hit the lungs hard and I know exactly where and when I contracted it. I'm kinda pissed but a lot of people got it and really there's not a lot you can do to stop it when your surrounded by it and I know I got it via the air. I sucked that bad boy right in deep. Then I let it multiply and coughed it all over the house for Tammy to get. Through sickness and health!! I didn't want her to feel left out.
With the extra time to think (other than the 2 day fever induced coma) I have put together a worthwhile triathlon goals that I think I can accomplish this year while maintaining our business at a responsible level. For me that means NO Ironman training. I just can't responsibly put that much energy into a race and keep the business at the level it needs to be to pay the bills. I guess I could train for the Ironman but I have goals of 9:00hours, Not 9:20 or 9:30 or 10:00 or 12:00 and for that I think I need to put in too much energy. I will however train for Olympic distance and will make a serious attempt at sub 2hours this year. Shorter/harder training! That's the way I like it. I enjoy it more and when I get my speed up I will look at Ironman again.

My first attempt at sub 35 min 10k was going great until 7km where I got a huge side stitch that forced me to stop and limp and groan like a little girl. I am working on that not happening again. It's still early and I saw some potential so I am more sure that it will happen this year. Soon!

Chow for now.

Happy Birthday Mom!

I hope you're enjoying you're birthday in Mexico! You guy's deserve a good holiday.