So my 18-week training program for the Boston Marathon begins tomorrow. This is good news! I have a day-by-day program telling me exactly what I need to do. I have a specific mileage or tempo run or Yasso repeat workout every day from now until 4/19/2010. I find comfort in that. I know what I have to do, and I can do it.
Oh, how I wish that were the case for my newest insane endeavor. I have searched the Internet and sent out the beginnings of begging e-mails to those I know who have completed this task to no avail! I have been riding my bike more often (stationary trainer, but it still counts), but I have no real method to my madness. I have been trying to work in transitions to running after those bike rides, and that has actually gone rather well. I know that between now and August, I just need to increase the time and mileage. Simple, right? It would be simple if I just had a program. I don't care if it is the size of a telephone book filled with running/biking/swimming distances. I swear I will do it! I JUST NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO! Oh, and I need to start swimming. I do have a bit of a reprieve on that one because I am not joining the YMCA until January when there is no joining fee. Just because I spend what many might see as wasted money on marathons and triathlons does not mean that I am not fiscally conscious when it comes to most aspects of my life.
Deep breath...get a hold of yourself, G$! Work has been busy and help has been less than dependable. The weather has been reminiscent of the good ol' days in Graham, WA which, as I recall, were less than conducive to rational thinking at this time of year. It is the holiday season, and I fear that the shopping/cleaning/baking/happiness requirements therein are beginning to take their toll. What I need to do is regroup, refocus, and get my act together.
Tomorrow, I will wake up early and run my 3 miles and maybe lift a little bit. I will come home, shower, walk the dog, and get ready for work. I will spend whatever extra time I have in the morning doing one more Googling of Ironman training programs. I will send one more e-mail to each of my Ironman veteran contacts. I will also send another e-mail to the triathlon club which I have tried to contact threee times. Then I will go to work. After that, I will call Kayleen on the way home (see, Kayleen? I am making you part of my plan!), eat dinner, and check my e-mail for any responses. I am fully confident that by tomorrow evening, I will have at least the beginnings of a training program for Ironman Louisville 2010. If not, there may be another slightly panicked post on Tuesday.
For tonight, I am going to be proud that I got my Christmas cards completed with only a minor, possible corneal injury I still need stamps...add that to tomorrow's list. For now, I am going to take out my contact lenses, rinse off the glitter, and hit the sack.
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