So, I don't think I'm going to race this weekend. I want to, but when I start thinking about the logistics of completing everything I need to get done, a mild panic attack starts rising up in my chest. So, in order to keep such things at bay, I'll take it easy this weekend and concentrate on finishing this semester with a (good) bang. I have a bunch of other races planned in the near future (see right sidebar for all the lurid details), so I'll be just fine race-wise.
Plus, the cost of races just really adds up. The NYRR race this weekend would have been $25 if I signed up yesterday ($35 now), but then you have to add transportation to and from NY (add at least $20), and then eating in the city the night before or morning of (add probably another $15-20), and then you've got a bill of around $75. I wish I could do that every weekend, but the truth of the matter is that I just simply can't. So, discretion--not such a bad thing to exercise, eh?
I do hate money though. I hate having to worry about it and I hate not having any...and I hate that I hate not having any because I wish I didn't care. Or, I wish I didn't have to care. But, such is our society, and there are really a lot of things that are good about the way we live. So, no complaining...just a little bit of wishful thinking. Maybe the classical musicians and teachers will be the sports-figures and movie stars of the future, but right now I'm just content with the fact that I like what I'm doing...
Oh. Okay, didn't mean to go on that rant. Back to the races--
I want to do that Texas OneoOne race that Shelley is doing, and I think I've convinced my mom to come with me. There's just a little bit of hesitation as schedules are firmed up. Here's to hoping that the thing doesn't close before I can register, because I think it's a perfect race for me. It would give me all summer of no-school freedom to train, and it's also pretty close to home.
So, that's the update. I'm excited about triathlon season and actually becoming a triathlete again. I've been runningrunningrunning and I really love running, but I miss that overall, complete fitness that you feel as a triathlete. And I guess I have to say that I miss swimming and biking too.
Here's a confession. I haven't been on a bike (spinning or otherwise) since Ironman France on June 25. And truthfully, I have only been in the pool 5 or so times. My head is hung low and my eyes are averted sideways. I'm ashamed.
The plan is to get back into the swing of the triathlete-thing during Christmas break...and then of course keep it up once school starts. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Just a little bit of discipline and self-confidence...
3 comments:
You can get back up on that tri-horsey with the Greyhound clan during the holidays. And FYI, we live just outside the Woodlands where they are holding that race, so we are going to be triblogger central during the festivities. You and Mom are welcome, and if you need any local knowledge in the mean time, let me know.
Amen my sista! On the musician/teacher mini-rant...:) I am having the same arguments in my head. Pretty much because I am SO FREAKING JEALOUS I CAN'T GET TO WILDFLOWER this year.
But, there will be other years I guess...you'll have to tell me how much fun it is to see everyone!
First, triathlon may be a lifestyle, but it doesn't have to always be the dominant force in your life. Training for and completing IM France (and getting a rockin' award, no less) was a huge undertaking. Nobody can knock you for taking some time off.
And I can totally relate to the financial strain of racing. A co-worker is surprised I said I will not be registering for a marathon I plan on running with him. I pointed out that the three triathlons (sprint, half IM, IM) I am already running have cost a cool $650, and I haven't even begun to add in the cost of travel and lodging.
Save the money for the main events. And you can always run other races as a bandit. Supported training runs are cool, too.
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