Hello Andrea, Please Don't Panic

Not the best way to start an email to me...but this was how the one from the owner of the house I rented for the race began...apparently "an unexpected situation has come up and they unfortunately are not going to be able to rent their home this summer."  Translation: I am not renting you our house that you put a deposit on months ago, and you now must find other lodging for your Ironman.

I started to write a great blog post this week about how pretty great my long trainings were, and the week started off to be.  Then yesterday happened, a bad run workout (really bad).  Combine that with a long work week, my lady time coming (aka Bob), and feeling pretty tired...to top it off with this email, and the week went from good to not so hot. 

So for my 2 hour workout tonight, I spent more than 2 hours researching new houses.  My legs were fatigued and sore, and I sat in so much traffic I missed my pool window anyways.  So seeing the email right before I started driving was fantastic.  Doreen, told you I couldn't sit on this!

This week I think is just a reflection of working hard, and being tired because of it.  It feels good to know I'm not the only one feeling it.  Two long workouts last weekend without a rest day after has caught up, and that is bound to happen sometimes.  We rode a real tough 52-miles on Sunday that wiped me, but was a great ride.  Put it into perspective, Andrea.  Everyone has bad training days, yours just feel more frequent sometimes.  People don't always post about the bad ones on Facebook. 

An Italian told me recently, working out for at least 1.5 hours a day is bound to catch up and not every workout is going to be great as a result.  Also that I need to take a day.  A lean, mean, triathlon machine said it's better to listen to your body and take a day when you need it.  That's no new advice, sometimes this stubborn-ass just needs to be reminded of that.  I know my Coach would agree. 

Tough training days aren't fun, but are normal. 

The silver lining in all of this is I have talked to some really nice people in the Lake Placid area - Erica Jane, this reinforces the magical nature of this place.  Two people had their properties rented, and referred me to neighbors (who unfortunately have their places also rented).  One of those kind souls talked to me for 10 minutes, and said if he can help to call (he also told me he can get good golf deals for the golf enthusiasts in my support crew).  Problem isn't solved, but sent lots of emails and hope to hear from some people in the coming days.  Lesson learned: some people really are good people, and Lake Placid is wonderful. 

So after taking a night off and problem-solving, I feel much better now.  Hoping for a good workout tomorrow and Sat, and to take a rest day for Easter. 

Thank you, Lake Placid.