I haven't posted since my interview with John. Of course SO much has happened since and even before that. I failed to mention that I just became an AUNT for the first time. My brother Michael and his wife Alycia had a beautiful baby girl, Izabella Ellen Esmonde June 23, 2010 at 5:30 pm. She weighed 7lbs 15oz. It worked out great that John and I would be attending a wedding in DC the same weekend that Izzy would be coming home so I got to see and hold her. I am in love with her.
This past weekend, John and I went down to DC again (twice this month) for a bike race. John races on my brothers team, and there bike shop was a huge sponsor of the race so it was important for John to be there. I also LOVE going to DC. I got to hang out with Izzy more and also help my Michele and Travis decorate their babies room. Davis is expected to come in 22 days!!!! And of course we will be in DC for Davis coming home... I am so proud and honored to be his godmother.
Training... oh right! The thing that consumes my whole life. I am 3/4 ways through my training. 2 weeks ago I had a pretty rough week. Not only are my workouts long and intense, but mentally I was getting pretty beat up. During a 20 mile run I had told Helena the doubts I was having about my training. I didn't think I was where I should be, I had been having some bad rides and weak runs. I knew I would finish the Ironman, I just didn't think I would do well. This was the lowest point I hit so far. During that run, Helena helped me realize something that I overlooked and always overlook no matter what I'm training for. I am at the point of my training that my body is tired, I am mentally drained and I want to stop... but I can't because the finish line is so close. I can't slow down my training, but I can't go to hard. I hit this hurdle before when training for Boston. I finished off that run strong, then went out and rode 73 miles the next day and felt great. The following week was really positive. I had great workouts and feel much better about where I am with my training. I just put a lot of pressure on myself and it can get in the way sometimes.
I have 2 weeks left if this last training block before I start tapering. I will do a 2.4 mile swim this week, and the full 112 bike next week. I am looking forward to my workouts this week, hill repeats, running intervals and some long riding.
I just wanted to give another big THANK YOU to Adventure Woman for all of your help and support.
Have an awesome week everyone!
