For me, I have started so many times in the past two years and things have fallen apart and I have some great excuses:
- Tore my calf (well - I did do that three times and swore at my physio at each occurrence)
- Tore my adductor - now that was painful
- Changed careers
- Family issues
- Travel (Lot's of travel - USA, France, Taipei, Singapore....lots of fun)
All excuses though...if I really wanted to train I could have....I heard a nice little quote the other day
"Life will knock you down, it's up to you if you want to get back up!"
So I have started again - different program now, different methodology...no more excuses.
Started focusing on strength and base, throw in some martial arts (been 15 years), not so much running this time (too many injuries in the early stages), basketball, swimming and cycling.
So - my goal was always to complete the Hawaiian Ironman. My daughter keeps asking when I will compete again. Hard looking here in the eye and letting her know that I just don't have the passion anymore. I always loved the Ironman event, endurance racing, nothing like running down those final 50 metres...but the effort is immense. Right now my goal is just to get through the next 21 days with some form of activity....get into the habit of training. Of course, in the next month I will be travelling again - NZ, Singapore, Perth and Qld....Lot's to do with work and I have to prioritise time with my unbelievable great kids....
So, thinking out loud (well typing out loud)...
- Balance work, life....focus.
- Set goals and make them compelling - why, why why????
- No excuses
