So, turns out I'm not so good about keeping up a blog. I'll attempt it again in 2012 if only to keep my head on straight. There is a lot going on. Mostly training...and that is a very good thing!
I had an excellent 2011 Triathlon season. I managed to finish top 10 in my Age Group for three of four races: IronGirl Atlanta, Acworth Women's Triathlon, and the Rev3 South Carolina Half. I'm really pleased with those results. I'm even pleased with the fourth, not so successful race, the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon, an Olympic distance race. While the wheels came completely off on the run ("Death March"), I enjoyed every minute of the swim and that is rare.
By far, the most rewarding Triathlon experience for me last year was getting to go to Tempe, AZ to watch Holly compete in IronMan AZ in November. I volunteered at the race and loved being a part of the big day. It was amazing watching her tough it out throughout the day and finally cross that finish line with a smile on her face.
Before IMAZ, I managed to talk myself into signing up for IronMan Coeur d'Alene. It has always been my first choice and I was nervous but so excited that I would get a chance to race it. I took two weeks off training after Rev3 and then hit the training plan in late October. I'm enjoying the training and I'm feeling stronger each week. Thankfully, I've met some great people training for IM's this year so I know I'll have plenty of cycling partners this Spring/Summer.
Just visited my local yarn shop and didn't realize how much I've missed the girls at Open Knit. Unfortunately, there just isn't a whole lot of time left in the day to play with yarn. I'll have to come up with an easy, no-brain required pattern to work on between workouts. ; )
