OCTOBER IS HERE!

I love October in Dallas. Not only do I celebrate the fact that I am not sweating walking from my front door down to car, I donno if this common with most or that I am just one nasty heavy sweater, but in the summer I am required to think thoroughly about what I wear for the day. I don't think sweat stains are real cute nor the next best trend. Although, i do have clients that swear they are going to invent the "workout proof t-shirts." You know basically, they could slip the t-shirt on with sweat stains already designed into it in order to prove that they have had a good workout, so then they won't feel as guilty when they half-ass it and hit the burger joint right after leaving the gym. Hey, if someone steals that idea, you might as well line up behind my fierce friends / clients, I don't play around with their workouts and they might bite!
Ok, back at my original thought, OCTOBER. So many great things about this month. My late uncle, Uncle Hal used say how great brunettes look in the fall. Personally, I think its cause in our family we don't yet look washed out, we still hold a little tan and our figures haven't been disturbed too much by the holiday goodies (don't lie, you know we all fall VICTIM). My plan is to be out in this gorgeous weather as much as possible, both training and leisure. There are some pretty cool festivals /events / and the obvious choice for Texans- The State Fair of Texas (or what I love to call the fried goodness of Texas). This fall and winter may be different from years past with the economy the way it is, but that is still a poor excuse for not enjoying places like the lake where you can take a long walk / bike ride/ dang throw the ball with your dog, make them do all the work. But take a picnic, sneak your vino in your little red solo cup (oops, did i just admit that) and reserve some time to be outside getting your daily need of vitamin D. Yes, I just found a way to condone and encourage excessive amounts of time spent outdoors, so all you with pale skin folks and OCD candidates, lather up your spf, and hike it out the door... no excuses... Dallas only offers about a month or so of this kind of weather in the fall! Sooner or later, we will all have the excuse to stay indoors, snuggle up next the the honey, and eat our tasty treats, for the oh so chilling 30 degree weather is not far (do you hear my sarcasm and comic relief at our necessity to have perfect weather for us to be outdoors)... as my aunt would say, BOOK IT BUDDY!

Enjoy the moment.

So, I know, I already failed at keeping up with this dang thing... well, now that it is the
'off-season', I am able to have a bit more time to post some stuff. As I said, it is the 'off-season'. Notice, I put those in quotes, because really, this time of year, your not really off. The main thing that changes, is that your not focused on race specific but you return back to the basics, weights, and endurance side of training (its just not quite as intense). Today was the first day to actually hit the weight floor/ core work since my accident in June. I can tell that its been awhile! In fact, I am pretty stoked about it considering that I am already looking forward to the rewards my efforts will bring next season (I know, never satisfied.) No, really, I do need to sit back for at least a day and realize that in only the two years of doing triathlon, plus the 2 tri's in 2007 where I had no idea what was going on or how to train (simply stated, I over trained, hence the necessity to hire someone to keep me in line); I have fallen in love with the sport and community. Yesterday was the last tri of the year, Stonebridge Ranch State Championships for the sprint race. Truthfully, I was hanging onto fitness from peaking about a month ago for nationals and I had no idea how I would do. You gotta realize, my age group and really the entire field for this race holds some kick butt chics. Oh, and I might add, the night before, we went to my high school 10year reunion. Needless to say, little training and a late night don't truly set you up to be at your best. But if you know me at all, you know that I am one hard-headed chica. So, after an ok swim (need to learn to draft better), and a little help from my favorite, the bike; I hung on for dear life on the run (my obvious nemesis). So, all that to say, my off-season is going to be crammed with lots of miles on my feet. It is more than clear that running is my weakness, soon though, my running shoes may feel glued to my feet. Again, you gotta love a sport that combines 3 disciplines, there is always something new to learn! So, just like the seasons of the year, as one finishes up, another begins... and I am more than ready!

RAIN, RAIN CAME TODAY...

DON'T YOU KNOW, I HAVE A HARD TIME COMMITTING

So, I am just now getting around to doing the whole blog gig... We will have to see how this goes, I struggle to keep my head in the game and totally connected, BUT, lets give it a go around... I hope to share my 'goods' with you. I promise to ramble at times and maybe I will make you laugh along the way. Hopefully my dry and at times sick humor will allow us to appreciate life and not just have the ability, but accept our responsibility to jump full force into every experience!
(Ok, so is that a cheesy enough intro? I am ready to gag, I guarantee my next posts will not sound so dramatic!)