Priorities

Almost 2 months since my last post!

2 months?!!

I've obviously been in a rut. Sure, I've been running (a little), I've been riding my bike on the trainer, and I even got to the pool once. I started back up at Bia Fitness (early TRX tomorrow). Thanks for following along with me on my facebook page (HERE) while I've been lacking in posts.

Honestly, I've been thinking about priorities.

I didn't do my last triathlon because I knew I shouldn't spend $70 on it. I'm not registering for another next weekend or a few away for the same reason. The wedding is creeping up, I'm trying to save money & stay sane.

I'm trying to keep my priorities in check with saving money, planning the wedding, enjoying life.

I have some exciting things coming up, I need to make sure I keep you all in the loop!

Does money keep you from racing?

What are you saving up for?

Disappointment....

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I am so disappointed.

I have been planning on racing my second 70.3 at the Patriot Half in Freetown, MA in June. Yesterday, I went to sign up...

SOLD OUT.

Whaaaaaat?

Totally not expected. Now I am forced to make some decisions and weigh the options.

Option 1: Race a ridiculously hilly 70.3 (Rev 3 Quassy, HITS Lake George, or White Mountain Tri)

Option 2: Race Pumpkinman 70.3 the weekend I get back from my Honeymoon

Option 3: Find a race a distance away... 70.3 Miami, Rev3 Maryland, or Rev 3 FL

Option 4: Skip 70.3, focus on Olympic & sprint distances.

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I'm trying to decide what my best opportunity is...

What option would you chose?

Have any race ideas for me?

Dear TRX....

Dear TRX,

I've missed you.

I've missed the sore muscles you cause, and how strong I feel after completing each class. I miss feeling like a badass when I can kill a move I've been practicing for weeks. I've missed checking in with friends and cheering each other on as we sweat at 5am. I can't wait to see you next week, and I promise  I'll try to stick around while training for races.

Love,

Stephanie

I'm returning to class once a week at Bia Fitness! I won a gift certificate around the holidays, which will get me through an 8 week session, then I'll have to re-visit if I can stay on after that. I am NOT looking forward to the 4:30am wakeup to get there in time, but it is only once a week.

My running keeps getting put off, but I'm getting back on track with training while I contemplate a 70.3 in June. Or.... one of my friends is trying to convince me to race Pumpkinman the weekend I get back from my honeymoon. He thinks eating and drinking will be the perfect taper, but not sure if I agree.

I know I'm ready to get back on a schedule with training again!

What time do you get up to workout?

Do you think I could do 70.3 right after 10 days of honeymooning?

Do you like the regimen of training or prefer a relaxed workout plan?

Make it happen!

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Just when I start to get on a roll, I get slacking again. I came home from the Florida sunshine ready to kick it into high gear.... then we got 2 feet of snow, how depressing!! I haven't been eating great, haven't been running, I have been riding at least.

Tomorrow I have a run planned, no excuses since I'm not working. 

The fridge is stocked with healthy foods.

Roomie is moving out this week, and even though I'll really miss her, I won't miss her trying to convince me to get Chili's or frozen Yogurt all the time.

Time to make shit happen!