Checking In
2008 has gotten off to a bit of a busy start and I’m a little behind the ball at checking in.
Training is going well. I’ve strung together a few weeks of consistent training, getting in 2-4 sessions per sport per week. Nothing too crazy as far as duration or intensity. I’ve managed to get to the gym also and am just now starting to get over that initial soreness that comes after not lifting for a long time.
I’ve been working on getting my eating habits back out of the gutter too. I’ve cut way back on sodas, bread, sugar, and anything out of the vending machine at work. It’s working. I’ve dropped a couple of those holiday pounds and hope to be back at fighting weight in a month or so.
Other than training and 60 hour work weeks, things are pretty quite on the homefront. I’ve managed to find a little time for some reading…. something I didn’t have much spare time or energy to do most of last year. I’m re-reading A Salty Piece Of Land by Jimmy Buffet. It’s one of my favorite books…especially this time of year when the weather outside is far from tropical. I think Dean's Marathon Man will be next.
Still nothing in the registered column as far as races for 2008. I think I’m just gonna wing it this year and jump into races when I feel like racing. I did come across a site yesterday that got my total attention however. They’re offering training programs (including race registration) for a few 2008 Ironman races. Florida is one of the races. It sure was tempting to jump in and go for it. And don’t tell DJ….but I haven’t totally ruled it out.
Maybe fate will take care of it and they’ll sell all their spots before I pull the trigger. Otherwise, I may be heading back to Panama City in November as more than a spectator.
Happy Training,
TJ
Training is going well. I’ve strung together a few weeks of consistent training, getting in 2-4 sessions per sport per week. Nothing too crazy as far as duration or intensity. I’ve managed to get to the gym also and am just now starting to get over that initial soreness that comes after not lifting for a long time.
I’ve been working on getting my eating habits back out of the gutter too. I’ve cut way back on sodas, bread, sugar, and anything out of the vending machine at work. It’s working. I’ve dropped a couple of those holiday pounds and hope to be back at fighting weight in a month or so.
Other than training and 60 hour work weeks, things are pretty quite on the homefront. I’ve managed to find a little time for some reading…. something I didn’t have much spare time or energy to do most of last year. I’m re-reading A Salty Piece Of Land by Jimmy Buffet. It’s one of my favorite books…especially this time of year when the weather outside is far from tropical. I think Dean's Marathon Man will be next.
Still nothing in the registered column as far as races for 2008. I think I’m just gonna wing it this year and jump into races when I feel like racing. I did come across a site yesterday that got my total attention however. They’re offering training programs (including race registration) for a few 2008 Ironman races. Florida is one of the races. It sure was tempting to jump in and go for it. And don’t tell DJ….but I haven’t totally ruled it out.
Maybe fate will take care of it and they’ll sell all their spots before I pull the trigger. Otherwise, I may be heading back to Panama City in November as more than a spectator.
Happy Training,
TJ
posted by TJ at 11:35 AM
12 Comments:
Welcome back! Glad to hear you're back in training. But did you have to mention those training programs that include IM regs? I've attended a MultiSports training camp before and like the folks who run it.
Have fun figuring out your 2008 races. Are you going to apply for Team EVOTRI?
Hey TJ! Glad you are back to blogging! And I say go for the IM in Nov!
shirley-- i'm not sure about team evotri yet. sounds awesome though.
60 hour work weeks AND training? Wow...you are organized with a capital "O".
And what's your secret for not being sore after lifting? I am sore after EVERY time I lift! I guess maybe more Advil is called for! :-)
I just did my first full strength session on Friday. So, the soreness goes away? Phew! :-)
It would be awesome to do FL with you this year.
Good to see you back TJ. Hopefully see you in PCB either way.
"It sure was tempting to jump in and go for it. And don’t tell DJ….but I haven’t totally ruled it out."
Your either a suicidal maniac or asking for a date in D-I-V-O-R-C-E court. Either way broinlaw I've got your back and my lips are zipped.
lol!!
I read Marathon Man and really enjoyed it. Glad to hear your training is going well.
I hear ya on the soreness after lifting. Wow, it lasted for days. I think you should jump on Florida.
thanks for the update! Keep up the consistant training and keep us updated on the Ironman plans. :)
Good to hear you're getting back in the swing of things. Wow, I love your ability to take things as they come. I've had my race calendar figured out for a few months! Irritates even me.
Salty Piece of Land is a wonderful read. Now just to make it into a movie so we can watch it on the trainer.
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