Feeling inspired....

I learned something about myself this weekend. I was super crabby on Friday and Saturday morning. I think partially tired and partially not able to get good sleep ( bought a new mattress on Sunday). However, Saturday morning I decided to apply to a job. My mood changed. I was happy and felt productive because I was moving forward with my predicament of not having a job. I realized I can't sit back and let things happen. I need to be in control of my destiny. Even if I don't get this job I need to remember how the process felt. Further, I sent the cover letter to my good friend LeAnn. I  knew she wouldn't be afraid to tear it up and provide good insight and suggestions. Of course she did and went one step further. Even made me excited about this new job. Coming from coach Elliot she helped my write why I have my goals not just what are my goals. 

A couple other inspiring things that were said today were that there is not often a time when a good Elliot quote can't apply,  and is your job big enough for your spirit? What do you think? i think your job and your spirit are quite evenly matched.  I can definitively say that my current job is way to small for my spirit. I think my spirit may have even got beaten out of me in this job. I say good riddance. Time to move on.

So, back to triathlon. 

Had a good week. Did a hard roller ride on Thursday, about died in the pool on Friday, was tired for the ride on Saturday but we rallied. Rode with Lawrence to Clarkston. I am also now a little inspired to bring back a 1/2 Ironman in Montana. The original Headwaters Half at Three Forks with a much better ride and run. We rode a little more than you suggested. Ninety miles total  to get to the awesome four miles in the middle. Gotta love those motivating rides. Sunday was fun. My back to back was not exact. I swam and came home and got the bike ready and then rode. I then came home and ran. I didn't eat any normal food in between just lots of gels, sugar, and blocks. Think the whole thing was successful and not super hard. I felt very relaxed and not tired for the whole thing. Monday was hectic at work and I think my ride is going to consist of some commuting. Looking forward to that long run Wednesday!

Health- My legs, achilles, plantar, hamstring were all feeling a bit worked and tight this weekend. Feeling the wear of the last couple of weeks. I have been doing the PT, especially the stretching which is good. Just thought I would let you know my body is feeling fragile. Also, am getting orthotics (sp?) for my left leg mainly.

Schedule 

Race-Leave on Thursday as early as possible. Drive as far as possible. Minimum Spokane and maximum when we are too tired. Friday- Get to ferry and Victoria as early as possible. Saturday is always so hectic. 

Work- Busy day this Thursday. Then analyzing data. Boss is gone until Tues or Wed so not going to do much more. 

 

Victoria 70.3 course- What can you tell me. I am going to create a program that normalizes all course profiles so that you can compare. I am really bad at reading them and accurately interpreting them. How big are the hills on the bike and the run course?