Back in the Saddle

January 2012... Here we go for another race season and my first full Ironman!!! Just before heading off on Christmas vaca I had the Dr.s go ahead to ease myself back into training..... I'm still learning exactly what "ease" means.... But - I am listening to my body and not pushing myself... I'm giving myself Jan/Feb to regain my fitness and endurance and then March is when the real game will begin....  The reassuring part was getting in the pool this week 2x for 75 mins each time and not drowning... Couldn't do the full workout and had to take some extra rests but - I did it!!!! Tonight the marathon clinic starts again so another attempt at a steady run - 6K.... The Resolution Run was a 5K disaster and I had to stop for walk breaks - but no beating myself up!!!! The surgery was worth it and even though the full results won't be visible until April or so I am sooooooo glad I did it.... Not glad about the fitness loss and extra pounds that ended up getting packed on but - that will be fixed over time!!! Looking ahead - can't wait for ATB, Angus Glen 10 miler, and figuring out what races I'll be doing pre-Tremblant!!!! Plus I've got a long weekend in Florida coming up, as well as some get togethers with friends over the next few weeks!! Life is good!!!!!!