I've been a runner since college. I've always loved the space it gives my mind to breathe, the feeling of my feet on the pavement. But running doesn't love me back. Since 2006, I've had three major layoffs due to various running-related injuries. 2010 was the year I decided, no more. I started swimming in an attempt to burn the calories that running usually did, bought a bike after months of indecision, and a triathlete was born.
I discovered that I loved the variety, I loved the different experiences that I had in the pool and on the road. In swimming I was able to find the peace that running had brought, and in cycling I was able to let loose the endurance athlete that had never been able to exist as a runner. Surgery in late 2010 finally brought the running back into my life, but it will never replace those things.
2011 brought a ton of races and hopefully the end of a long struggle with injury. 2012 is going to bring the big one: Ironman Coeur d'Alene.
I just stumbled accross your blog and was wondering if you use aero bars? I am training for my first 1/2 Iron man and in the shorter triathlons I've completed a regular Trek roadbike, sans aero bars, has been fine. I'm wondering though if over the 56 mile ride in a 1/2 if it's time to give in an get some sero-bars for my bike. Any advice? If you don't use them have you considered them?
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! I wanted to let you know that I have nominated your blog for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award! All of the information is in my latest post: http://runinspired.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/. I chose you because I have loved reading about your training and your honest posts about your life. I think you're such an inspiration for so many people! You have inspired me to someday do an Ironman. Keep up the great work!!!
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