Dear Triathlon training,
When I started working with you three weeks ago I honestly dreaded our time together. You are so much more demanding then half or even full marathon training. You require so much more gear to get into, take with me, or make sure is working. You require me to get up early some mornings to run, to swim, or to bike. On some of those same days you require me to hit the gym after work to do one of the activities I did not do it the morning before work. You need me to dedicate at least 6 of my 7 days in the week to getting ready for you in June.
With all that said, I want to thank you! I haven’t dedicated myself to something like this in a really long time. I feel more fulfilled in my everyday. I feel much more accomplished! You have caused me to eat healthier so I can keep up with your training. I sleep better at night because I have worked my butt off for you during the day. I’m more organized because I have to be to make sure I can get my training in.
This morning I was able to do something I have never done before. I have always been a Run/Walker. I typically do 1 minute run and 1 minute walk. This morning while running on the treadmill and catching up with last night’s episode of Bunheads (don’t judge) I didn’t realize until the commercial that I was still running. I had run for 10 minutes straight and was past a half mile. My running is getting faster because of you!!
So thank you for everything you have given me over the past 3 weeks. I think we have begun a beautiful friendship. I see what I have been missing in my training and I think it was swimming and biking.
Sincerely,
Kim
P.S. Thanks for taking those 2lbs with you also. I don’t think I will be needing those back!
This is great! Good for you! I’ve never gotten in the triathlon world, but I’m sure it’s awesome (assuming you aren’t as terrified of open-water swimming as I am!). Good luck with the rest of your training!
Both of the ones I’m doing are ponds so I’m building up to major open water!!
I love this! I could write a similar letter to running 🙂
thanks so much! I love running but I think I’m starting to cheat on it big time with triathlons!! Run strong!!
I think if you can accomplish a marathon you can do anything! Here’s my discount code for 15% off gear at trisports.com: EMCCOURT. Unfortunately, you do need more gear for a tri–but it lasts so once you invest you’ll be fine! Best wishes on this journey!
Thanks so much for the code! Saving a few dollars is always a good thing! Good luck to you also!!
Welcome and thanks! I know you have your husband to answer questions but if I can answer any question or help let me know. 🙂
my husband is also a newbie so I will take any advice I can get!! Thanks so much