Time to think

It has been a while since I have posted. After Lake Stevens I was really focused on continuing to work on my hamstrings and back and get back out racing for one last half Ironman before late September. Unfortunately I developed an infection that has resulted in me being sidelined for some time and I have decided to use this time to recharge the battery before entering into the off season. It comes at a good time as the weather in Oregon is absolutely beautiful and Oregon Football starts today so I will have plenty to keep myself occupied with. 

The primary focus over the next 30 days is to continue to work on my hamstrings and back. I'm confident that we are moving in the right direction with this and am excited to see what these improvements do for my bike splits this next year. The immediate future includes a half marathon in early November and then nothing until Spring. However, next season is already figured out. I have Oceanside 70.3 in March, Ironman Coeur d' Alene in June, and Ironman Canada in August. Giddy up. Once I can get this back figured out, Coach and I are confident that I will be racing for podiums next year. And that's the goal. Well, the primary goal is to have fun. The secondary goal is to get out on the course and race. And race fast. This is the first year I have really had to deal with an "injury" that has impacted my performance. I'm trying to learn all I can from it and become a stronger athlete next year as a result.

Thanks for taking the time to check in everyone. And Go Ducks!

-T