Well, I haven't posted in a while. Why? Well, things have been pretty dull around the Yates' house. Actually, not really, but...in terms of training they have. And it is in training, and racing, that I get my inspiration for writing. So what's new? Actually, a lot. I celebrated a birthday the other day. Yes, I am older. And getting older by the minute. This kind of sucks when I relate it to triathlon as I'm in the second most competitive age group for Ironman racing right now. The most competitive is the next one! Oh well, if I didn't like competing than why do this right?
Other news. I have a coach. I am no longer coaching myself with the assistance of my father. I am professionally coached. I interviewed a few coaches and talked with a few athletes before reaching my decision. Ultimately, I ended up going with http://www.coachmuddy.com/. I had read about Muddy prior to hearing about him through a friend and fellow athlete so I was already aware of his reputation, but I must saw it was my friend Erich that really helped me pick up the phone and call Muddy. Erich is a phenomenal athlete that has had great success under Muddy and had nothing but great things to say about him and his programs. After talking with Muddy for nearly an hour over the phone the other night, I knew he was my guy. He cares about his people. He understands the sport. And he is incredibly passionate about the sport and his people. I am in my second week of "Muddy training" and can assure you that I am ecstatic with my decision. If you are thinking of a triathlon coach, please consider this individual. All levels.
Second announcement: I will be racing with a new team this year. Since moving to Wilsonville (South Portland, OR) a few months ago, I realized I was going to have a difficult time continuing to rely on Life Cycle in Eugene for my bike and triathlon needs. Furthermore, I wanted to be apart of a team. Here I am trying to make a run at Kona, I want to be surrounded by people with the same ambition. Enter the Ironheads. I'm happy to say I was accepted to become a member of their racing team the other day! If you live in the Portland area and have never heard of them, check them out!! http://www.ironheadsmultisport.com/ These guys are legit. They sent 9 members of their team to Kona this past year, the most in the NW I believe. I am extremely exited to be racing under the Ironhead logo this upcoming year!! It will be great to be able to train and race with the some of the most elite age group athletes in our region on a consistent basis.
Beyond that, everything else is pretty much the same. Muddy has me doing weights so my legs are tired! I was counting laps in the pool this morning while following the black line and again asked myself, "Why?" Why the hell do I do this? I spend all this time, energy, and money to suffer. Months and years of my life for one day. Maybe two, in one year, where I peak. I put all my energy into one or two races each year. Why? Because there is no greater feeling than to have committed 100% to something and seen your commitment through to the end. I have another year or two of Ironman racing before family comes first. I absolutely love the challenge and despite the fact IMCDA is over 7 months away...I was thinking about the marathon today. Bring it on.
-T
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