I was going to call this the “Where the hell have you been!? Edition” but it felt a little long as a title.

It’s really been a crazy month or two. I started a new job, and it’s a completely new role for me. I’ve been with the same organization for almost 7 years now, doing the same kind of work. Needless to say, switching to a new position has thrown me way out of my comfort zone.

That being said, some other things in my life have suffered from lack of time and attention. This website, for example. So, without further ado, let’s get on with the update!

Training

It shouldn’t come as a surprise if you’ve read my last couple of posts, but I’ve definitely dropped the ball on my training regimen over the last couple of months. I’m still running, but it’s not been as often or as long as it should.

I suppose when I set off on this crazy quest I knew it would have its ups and downs. I’m trying to not be too hard on myself about it, but honestly I’m pretty disappointed. I can’t let it discourage me, though, I have to learn from this and keep moving forward.

Goals

My first half marathon is coming up in less than 2 weeks. I am not ready. I haven’t put in the time, haven’t put in the distance, and my diet has been a mess. In short, the race is going to be a disaster.

Why am I still doing it? Because I said I would.

This race is the first on a long list of goals. It won’t be fast, it won’t be pretty, but I will cross that finish line. I refuse to start this journey with a DNS.

Dreams

Sometimes I think, maybe an Ironman is a little too crazy. Maybe I should aim for just doing a marathon. An Ironman is just too big. It’s too late, I’ve wasted too much time, there’s no way I can do this. These thoughts, more than any missed workouts or extra helping at dinner, are what would be my undoing if I let them.

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius

When things seem most impossible, that’s when I most need to stick to my original goals and not let myself settle for anything less. I’ve gotten off track a little. I can recover from 2 months lost out of a 3 year plan. At least at this point, it’s not the end of the world. I can refocus, adjust course, and keep moving.