Cal 70.3....here I come again!

I did it, I've rejoined the triathlon world after over 1.5 years of retirement! I was signed up for it earlier this year, but last August was plagued with biceps tendonitis and was still kicking the problem in March, so I ended up no-showing. It was a tough decision in some respects, but I must admit, a little liberating. Honestly, I think I was a little burnt out and it was good to take a little break.

Meanwhile, this year has been focused on running. After this weekend's marathon (Pikes Peak Marathon), I will have completed four marathons, two half marathons, and one 50 mile race in 8 month's time. I have made great strides (pun intended) in my speed...which I attribute to my Mon/Weds/Fri lunch runs (consistency!) and speed work that I've been doing.

In 2007 I did a 7:53, 2008 was a 7:30, and 2009 was a 7:02. I'm hoping to stick with that trend and shave another 20-30 minutes off my time in 2011. If all goes well and I'm really back in the saddle, I'll consider trying to get a roll-down slot for a full Ironman race in 2011. We'll see.

Now I just need to hit the pool and see how the shoulder is doing. I'll do that in September, once I'm rested up from this crazy marathon coming this weekend.

Back to it!

Alright, I'm back in the saddle and ready to keep going with my blog. After my last full Ironman (2 years ago!) I competed in a half Ironman and a sprint tri, a couple of marathons, and my first ultramarathon (50 miles).