After CrossFit this morning, Elly and I started talking about triathlons. Elly is by far one of our box’s top athletes but just a few years ago she competed seriously in endurance triathlons like half Ironmans and such. Now she focuses on CrossFit and has mentioned how time consuming and lonely triathlon training can be.
I signed up for my second Ironman the day after my first. I couldn’t compete in my second 140.6 after the accident so I signed up again the day registration opened. I completed my second 140.6 in October, PRing every part of the race but also knowing I could do so much better.
In the heat of all that triathlon training I often thought that it all was just “what I did.” In my world Saturdays were created for long rides and a brick run. It became normal and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. This was fine when I was single and could spend my days working and working out. During this past cycle I was in school and had a husband to think about.
I guess I’m on a break from triathlon because I’m not registered for anything. I’m enjoying working out however I feel and having my Saturdays free, but part of me craves the regularity and challenge of an Ironman training schedule. Part of me misses the regular milestones like the first century ride of the cycle and the weekly challenge to make it all happen. I miss that big goal right down to the questioning of if I’m good enough… daily.
We’ll see.
Last night I went to Whole Foods for spinach and eggs. I didn’t get the eggs, but I did get $41 of other fun things. Still missing my eggs.
Richard uses a touch of heavy whipping cream in his coffee and I love it, but I think dairy makes me breakout so I got So Delicious coconut milk creamer to try (it does have some cane sugar but it’s low). Too bad the cream tastes better and has less ingredients!
We’re also finally trying ghee, clarified butter and one of the best things I’ve put in my mouth (TWSS). Inspired by the ghee we made this super easy cauliflower mash recipe and fell in love.
I had planned a run home from the box today but felt too weak and tired to run. I generally have good energy but I think my body is adjusting to new sources of energy. I’m going to eat a banana before my next workout to see if the sugar helps. I don’t want to quit. I want to get it right.
What’s your new favorite food product?
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i know exactly what you mean – before alex lived in CO, i had more time to get up and train for races properly. now, i could make the time but i’d rather spend that time doing something that we both enjoy and can do together (skiing, hiking, backpacking, brunch, etc). like you said, i miss those milestones and seeing my pace improve… but not enough to change my schedule right now
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Are you done with school already?
Done with my prereqs!
I’ve been looking forward to my next ironman training cycle since the last one finished in 2011. it starts in 2 weeks. yay for regularity!
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Whipping cream in coffee is unusual – I’ve never heard of that!! What did you used to put before, when you were Vegan?
It’s so yummy and you only need a bit! I used to use soy or almond milk and a lot of sugar! Heavy whipping cream is rich and satisfying on its own.
I feel that way about Ironman too! I used to live by myself (with my dog), work partially from home with a flexible schedule and I was just dating boys for fun. Now I’m living with my bf, in school and working and I am just not ready to give up full days to train for Ironman. I like having energy after a workout, I like when my workouts don’t take over a full day or two each week, week after week. And yet, I have an Ironman in September… I’ll get there, it’s just a different challenge. I’m always amazed at the families who do Ironman, you know, the moms and dads who work full time, have kids and still compete! How the heck do they do that and what are they giving up?
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Can you update your goals page, id love to see where youre upto