I spent NYE ringing it in with my besties in Bend. There was snow shoeing and hot tubing it was all around great! I might get to a 2012 recap, I might not...I probably will but who knows when...
Here are some pics from the weekend!
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Of course, around 11:00 pm the conversation went around the table about resolutions. I personally don't like resolutions, don't get me wrong I love GOALS, I set those all the time; however, resolutions, eh. So when it got to my turn, I said, "you all know I have only one goal this year." My friends have been super supportive of my decision for 2013; what is that decision. Well, I have deemed 2013 the year of...
What do all these items have in common?
Triathlon of course.
2013 is going to be an epicly amazing journey of triathlon.
In addition to continuing to be part of the Rev3 Age Group team again in 2013-YAY!
My Teamies are the best.
My BIG goal for the year is tackling my first full 140.6 miles of pain/pleasure! That’s right, on November 17, 2013 I’ll be toeing the line at IM Arizona, ready to complete 140.6 miles in the desert.
My Teamies are the best.
My BIG goal for the year is tackling my first full 140.6 miles of pain/pleasure! That’s right, on November 17, 2013 I’ll be toeing the line at IM Arizona, ready to complete 140.6 miles in the desert.
My one goal for 2013...finish IMAZ with a smile!
While I am beyond excited to see what my body can do, I’m also very very very very scared. This is just a small set of things I’m terrified of for race day and training:
While I am beyond excited to see what my body can do, I’m also very very very very scared. This is just a small set of things I’m terrified of for race day and training:
-The number one thing I think most people are scared of…not being
able to finish. I don’t care if I’m the
last finisher on race day I just want to finish.
-Getting pummeled during the swim and freaking out (I am a good swimmer but the IM “washing machine” is scary.)
-Riding my bike for 112 miles!
-Riding in aero (yes, this still makes me nervous. I feel like I just got Luc, which is true, I got him in September 2012. It’s going to take some getting used to.)
-Not seeing my husband and friends very much (My plan to combat that fear--- incorporate them into my training as much as possible! AND carve out specific times when I can hang out with them uninterrupted by training. This may mean early weekend mornings to get in training before spending the day with Mr. Pi or friends but I’m willing to make sacrifices as I value my husband and my friends too much not to.)
-Hitting burnout
-Not training enough and/or equally as scary over training! (My plan, I’ve hired this lady to help guide me through the craziness of training.)
-Having enough mental strength to power through training (or race day) lows
-Riding in the rain (likely I will encounter this sometime during training, I live in Portland afterall.)
-Flat tires (practice, practice, practice)
-Taking myself too seriously (smile and laugh, smile and laugh…be goofy)
-Getting pummeled during the swim and freaking out (I am a good swimmer but the IM “washing machine” is scary.)
-Riding my bike for 112 miles!
-Riding in aero (yes, this still makes me nervous. I feel like I just got Luc, which is true, I got him in September 2012. It’s going to take some getting used to.)
-Not seeing my husband and friends very much (My plan to combat that fear--- incorporate them into my training as much as possible! AND carve out specific times when I can hang out with them uninterrupted by training. This may mean early weekend mornings to get in training before spending the day with Mr. Pi or friends but I’m willing to make sacrifices as I value my husband and my friends too much not to.)
-Hitting burnout
-Not training enough and/or equally as scary over training! (My plan, I’ve hired this lady to help guide me through the craziness of training.)
-Having enough mental strength to power through training (or race day) lows
-Riding in the rain (likely I will encounter this sometime during training, I live in Portland afterall.)
-Flat tires (practice, practice, practice)
-Taking myself too seriously (smile and laugh, smile and laugh…be goofy)
Yup this is my small, yet growing list of things that are
freakin’ me out! Iron-readers please help me out here…tell me all my fears will
eventually subside or at least lessen.
Here’s to an epic journey in 2013!
Cheers to big goals in 2013!! Looking forward to seeing you crush it!
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG OMG! So proud of you and happy for you! You'll crush 2013!!
ReplyDeleteNow I think you have to make a list even longer than the 'freaking me out list' of a 'I'm super pumped and excited about list' :D
I am so excited to follow your IM journey! You should reach out to Jason from Cook Train Eat Race he just did IMAZ. I am happy to help too, I did IMLP in 2011, so I know those fears well! You are going to be awesome and have a blast! Send me a note if you want to chat IM things!
ReplyDeleteYay yay yay! I am so incredibly excited for you! It will be an amazing journey.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
You will do amazing Alisa... and I smiled at your list of fears because I don't know a single person who's done an Ironman who HASN'T had those same fears. You are stronger than you know and that's what Ironman training will teach you. The race day is just the happy party to get your medal, hat and shirt. You are in good hands too! We are all here supporting you and can't wait to follow your journey!
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Yeah Arizona!! Good luck with your training. Can't wait to hang. When is your first Rev3?
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be awesome, and you know I am here for all of your training needs, and by that, I mean long runs, long swims, and parts of bike rides. :)
ReplyDeleteYay!
Outstanding! IMAZ is a wonderful choice. I thought you would tackle the full Rev at Cedar Point?
ReplyDeleteYou're going to crush it. Take your plan and go execute it. My training plan starts out feb 1 for B2B. We'll be in IM training together!
We all have those same intimidations going into an IM. You'll stand at that starting line and cry. Then you'll cry again at the finish line. Do the work and it will all work out. Great choice!
It will be a blast to follow you on this journey!
ReplyDeleteawesome about IM AZ! You've got the right goal for your first 140.6 - finish with a smile!! A coach will be a huge help too!
ReplyDeleteI did the swim & bike of IM AZ in November but withdrew at T2 for medical reasons, but, if you have any questions about the swim, bike, race logistics, etc just let me know and I'm happy to help! It really is a nice race, organization & logistics are superb- just wasn't my day.
I am SO excited for you! I remember you talking about doing an Ironman a long time ago. This is the year!
ReplyDeleteColleen and Carolina absolutely have it right. I look forward to spending the summer swimming, biking and running with you as we both ramp up for our Ironmans! Want to ride Seattle to Portland with me?
ReplyDeleteWOW, THAT IS AMAZING!!!! Goo luck!!
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