We saw a training partner finish IM Boulder via live streaming this past Sunday. I had a hard time tearing my eyes away from the screen once he did finish. His story is one for the books (and quite frankly, not mine to tell), but in short, he began the walk/run regime the same time Jason did four years ago. He and Jason have trained together off and on. They both have lost a significant amount of weight and, in short, turned their lives completely around in the health department. Seeing him finish along with many, many normal-looking people brought tears to my eyes. The inspiration was palpable.
Ironman friends have given us much asked-for advice in this journey so far. Above and beyond it all, I remember one thing right now: trust your training.
On weeks like this one, where the trainer writes "One Big Week of Training" on the top of the plan, this thought keeps us moving forward. Quite frankly, when we received this week's plan on Sunday afternoon, we both felt a little overwhelmed. Shortly thereafter, we conducted the weekly training committee meeting (both committee members attended), and figured out how to fit life, kids, work, and training in the week. for me this meant a couple of 5am workouts and scheduled naps with the kids. For Mr. T. this meant some beefy swims in the evening immediately after getting home from work.
We always start the week with a plan. The end of the week will tell us if this week's meeting worked or not.
I also met a new friend and encourager this past week. I interviewed a recent two-time Ironman and quickly made a friend. This girl finished IMCanada on Sunday, July 28 (the same day I finished my first half). She had some great advice, and I found another person whose ear I can bend for the next 53 days.
So, we press on. We have to. Only 53 more days.
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