Weight

Training is going well. Oceanside is less than 2 months away. As typical for February, I'm still fighting my weight. It feels like every year it is harder to get to race weight. I eat relatively well, especially considering that I don't have a sweet tooth. However, I do enjoy a wonderful Oregon micro brew on a regular basis :) This year has been more difficult than normal for me as I basically didn't exercise for most of the fall. I am doing my best to stay focused on Coeur d'Alene and realize that I won't be at ideal weight for Oceanside. That being said, there is no way I'm giving up! Besides just watching calorie intake, the longer training weeks are and will continue to help.

Beyond that, things are going well. I got a cold the other day, but for the first time in forever, I was able to train through it and it didn't turn into a sinus infection! I have to once again thank the amazing doctors that continue to help me stay healthy. Especially Dr. Pavlovich. He is my sinus savior! I'm looking forward to seeing what my body can actually do this year with some serious training. The last few years I've always had trouble truly ramping up my training due to illness. I'm still trying to stick to the early am workouts and it has been working pretty well. The key for me is getting enough sleep on the weekend to somewhat catch up. Even when going to bed really early during the week, it is still challenging to get more than 7.5 hours when waking up so early. I am really an 8.5 - 9 per night guy, especially with heavy training and my career. So, we will see how it plays out!

Thanks for taking the time to check in!

T

Starting

As of this weekend we are 8 weeks from Oceanside. The ramp up has started. The last two weeks have been challenging. Longer workouts and more speed. The objective of course is to not over cook myself so Muddy and I are being very precise with how we are addressing this. Coeur d'Alene and Canada are the real races this year, Oceanside is an excuse to get to San Diego and Sea World and test the early season fitness. Because the build has started I'm focusing more on hydrating, eating properly, and sleep. Sleep is the toughest thing to get when you have to balance all this. The morning workouts help, but it is a real struggle for me to be out of bed when the alarm clock has a 4 on it. I'm getting better however and I know it will only improve. I'm definitely getting excited about the upcoming season. Meghan and I really love visiting Penticton and Coeur d'Alene. I also am stocked about completing some unfinished business at both races. I will do a run race or two next few months to get the race wits about me before flying south to So Cal. It's going to be a great year. Thanks for checking in! T