Thursday, October 15, 2015

Its the end...of a very good...but very long season...



I can't believe how time has flown this year and fall has arrived. It's been a busy summer of working, racing, and coaching. I have much to report from Full Vineman to Ironman Coeur d'Alene and things I learned along the way to a personal best performance at Ironman Lake Tahoe.

All I can say for now is it's nice to have a morning where the alarm doesn't go off at 5:15 to roll out to the pool or hit the trainer. For those of you who find it difficult to take a solid rest break at the start of the off season I would encourage you to re-evaluate that. After this season I firmly believe that if you put in a solid block(s) of consistent training and raced hard to your ability than you should be sufficiently tired / fatigued enough both mentally and physically to 'shut it off' for a while and focus on other things.


For now - I will enjoy my 'sleep in mornings', hitting the mat for yoga, and getting back in the gym.  I love the opportunity to eat real food and no sports products plus work on some fun stuff like house projects, spending time with the family, and getting creative in the kitchen.


Last, I wanted to say 'thank you' to all my team mates for everything this summer.  We worked hard together to get where we are and it's your friendship, support, and comradery that make it all worth-while.  Also, many congrats to everyone for a team division win at both Vineman 70.3 and Ironman Lake Tahoe this year. That one takes all of us and isn't for those flying solo!  

Many good luck wishes to my friends racing Kona this week! May the waters be smooth sailing, the wind be at your back, and you find lightness in your feet. Here's a cheers to the beginning of a relaxing, fun, fall off-season. 

Ciao for now~
JL