I have finally come to terms that this is not the year for me to become an Ironman. While there are so many bones in my body saying go, go, go there is an equal amount saying not so smart Lil' Missy. I have layed off the running per the Dr. because of my herniated disk in my back and ya know what... no siatica pain.. Imagine that. So, it was to be 6-8 weeks before I were to run again which would put me in April to finally start training for a marathon at the end of my race. Could I do it??? No question... Would it be hard as hell.. Yes.. My run would hurt more than the next guy who was able to train properly by far. I have heard there is plenty of time.... No... not when you are as hard on yourself as me. My thought is there is no half assing... if you're going to do it do it right. And my way has goals. (Everyone has individual goals. Please, understand we are who we are and this is just the way I am and am in no way trying to insult anyone else's goals).
Bottomline: My goals.. Yes.... The time in which I wanted to complete my first Ironman. Wrong way to think for most people, I know... Fair enough..your opinion. But I had my goals. My goals had to shift when I got injured to swim then bike a whole whole lot!.. But ya know something is missing. No matter how much the run hurts it all makes some weird, really nice package when its all put together. Kind of like Hot Cocoa without the hot... eeewe... You don't know what you are missing till its missing... And that my friends is what I want.... The complete package to be able to do my best in a HEALTHY state. Period. Love it leave it, I don't care.
So, in the mean time... I will be working on my.... cheer leading skills, working a bull horn, yelling, wearing really BIG ass bells, blue, white paint... and maybe rollerblading with tights or in a shark costume...?
Come on you son's a biiiiaches! I'll be there yelling ya'll on! No more cow bell needed when I'm done with ya... :D
Happy trails...
3.18.2009
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I'll take more cow bell any time of the day! Just know that whatever Ironman you chose, I'll be there supporting your crazy arse the whole way!
ReplyDeleteCollin didn't say that...dang it...I DID!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are making the right decision, Ali. Can't wait to see what crazy cheering contraption you come up with!
ReplyDeleteWhile I felt a serious twinge of heartache reading this, I applaud your effort to make the right decision for you. For you, "just finishing" isn't good enough. You'll be back out there---and still kicking serious booty on the bike. FYI--you would still finish the bike about 2 hours ahead of most people!!
ReplyDeleteI know you probably didn't want to hear this at the time, but when you first told me about your back problems, I knew that this was probably the best solution for you. There will be other Ironman races in the future for you and trust me, you don't want to train for one dealing with injuries. I ran 37 miles in the 4 months before IMFL '06. I know this is tough for you, but you made the right decision.
ReplyDeleteNow go cheer on your teammates you dumbass!
*through my bullhorn: GOOOOOOOOO ALI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis gives me more time to save up to make sure we can be there ;)
LOVE IT! I'm happy to hear your opinion and that you know what you want..take it or leave it kind of attitude. Woohoooo! If you need assistance in the cheer squad I would be willing to rollerblade or maybe shark costume it, with ya!!
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