When I started training I was obsessed with speed, tracking my workouts to a T, calculating my average speed........worrying about my average speed. Recently I've ignored all that and just more enjoyed the process.
That brings me to all my current milestones.
The triathlon team at UBC runs a fall classic race series, including a bunch of swim, bike, run events against other club members. I had no idea what to expect for my average times in these events but they have led to some new milestones. My best improvements has been in my run for sure, i've come in at times I never thought would be possible for me, but give me new marks to shoot for in the future.
5km - 21.17 min
1 mile - 6:04 min
10km TT on the FELT - 17.18 min avg 34.5 km/hr
onwards and upwards. Itching for a race and signed up for the fall classic. Can't wait to see what my 10km time is. GOAL: 45 minutes.
My direction is the half ironman distance races this summer, I actually can't wait for these challenges. I'm actually starting to feel a little bummed I didn't sign up for ironman whistler, but I really want to be ready for that, so i'll have to stick to the halfs for now.
It's so funny the specific events in my life that brought me to this place. Things that at the time seemed life-altering and terrible led me to this new love and passion. If those things had never happened I would have never even come close to reaching my potential in all aspects of my life. I love this place I'm in, I'm so happy this sport is such a huge part of my life now. I love the people and the kinds of people its led me to meet. There really is nothing like pushing your own limits over and over and over again, setting new goals, conquering them and starting over.
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