COACH CYNDEE

Let me start by saying this blog post can apply to anyone out there. You don’t have to be a runner or triathlete for this to hit home. I have always been the type of person that needs a goal. I need a challenge or I don’t seem to be content. With 2011 coming to an end I am starting to think about next year. I am also reflecting on 2011. This was a pretty good year for me. I had a PR (personal record) in a Half Ironman and a Full Ironman. My PR at Miami 70.3 was a total time of 5:18. My previous best time was at the Honu Half in Hawaii at 5:21. I had a PR for an Ironman in Texas. My time was 11:41. My previous PR was at Ironman Arizona at 12:11. In addition to my two PR’s I started dating someone who is also a triathlete. It was pretty difficult for me to find someone who could keep up with me but Michael had done a great job! Not all my races were great races in 2011. In fact my first race of the season in February was one of my worst races. I had one of my slowest time...

Today I finally felt like I was getting back to normal after my half ironman on Sunday.   I did the Miami 70.3 – 5 days ago.   Normally I get back into the pool a few days after any race.   I take it easy but I always get moving right away. I do this after any event even an Ironman.   This race was different.   We made it a very quick trip to Miami and when I returned I couldn’t seem to get enough sleep.   Between the jet lag, race and the end of the season I was tired. We got back early Monday morning and I went to work that afternoon.   I didn’t sleep well while in Miami and it all caught up to me!    Having no energy is a very weird feeling for me. I am always on the go and full of energy.   I rarely go more than one day without some type of exercise.   Today I finally got into the pool for an easy swim.   It felt great to get moving.   After I write this I plan on going for a short run with my dogs.   This week wi...