Tomorrow I plan on attending a local tri clubs start of the year social night. Hopefully I'll get some helpful information from it or even join them if I feel comfortable there. I've never been one for clubs or groups because being a runner first I always loved the freedom and solitude of just taking off out the front door on my own to wherever and returning whenever. However training three different sports requires much more planning and organization so I hope to meet some people with the same goals and interests.
This week I started swimming at a new pool that is on the way to work. Up at 5:00 in pool at 6:00 and at work at 7:15am so far so good.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Different year but same journey
When I last posted here I had registered for Ironman Canada 2011.
Shortly after that I took a spill and seperated my left shoulder which lead to a loss of training and most importantly focus. I was unable to make it to starting line in Penticton and was only able to get a partial refund of the $600 plus entry fee returned which is common knowledge upon registration.
So 2011 was pretty much a write off as far as training goals went and I was happy to see that year pass.
Now 2012 was a different story. I started the year with no more car payments finally after 5 years and also payed off all credit cards and a line of credit so the personal finance stress excuse is out of the way. I was fortunate enough to be able to change careers as well and as of May 2012 I've been employed at the Vancouver School Board.That same month I completed the Vancouver Marathon as it celebrated a new and updated course. Since the marathon all I've been thinking about is triathlons so it appears the focus and drive it takes to even consider attempting a Ironman is returning so what better time to re-boot an old blog and share what has definetly become Jamie's Ironman Journey!
Shortly after that I took a spill and seperated my left shoulder which lead to a loss of training and most importantly focus. I was unable to make it to starting line in Penticton and was only able to get a partial refund of the $600 plus entry fee returned which is common knowledge upon registration.
So 2011 was pretty much a write off as far as training goals went and I was happy to see that year pass.
Now 2012 was a different story. I started the year with no more car payments finally after 5 years and also payed off all credit cards and a line of credit so the personal finance stress excuse is out of the way. I was fortunate enough to be able to change careers as well and as of May 2012 I've been employed at the Vancouver School Board.That same month I completed the Vancouver Marathon as it celebrated a new and updated course. Since the marathon all I've been thinking about is triathlons so it appears the focus and drive it takes to even consider attempting a Ironman is returning so what better time to re-boot an old blog and share what has definetly become Jamie's Ironman Journey!
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