Talk me out of this...
I did something similar to this shortly before the Chicago Marathon. I started planning future marathons before I had even run my first. Still...I can't help but think that with a year of training under my belt I can accomplish an olympic and a half ironman next summer. Why not? I won't know unless I try.
My kids say go for it. My wife asks when am I going to spend time with the family. She has reasonable concerns. I also want to continue my education. I want to run more marathons. But, I have an itch. It's a tiny itch and it goes away after I ride my bike for 20 miles or so or I do a brick workout. The itch comes back though. The itch keeps coming back.
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- todd
- Just another runner...probably below average to slow...but still a runner nonetheless. Well, I did do a triathlon once. Um, I am working on my doctorate too. But that's it.
Sisu
Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to have guts", and indeed, the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However, sisu has a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain the same. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. However, sisu is not bravery, nor strength, and needs to be distinguished from courage, especially when talking about the military. In contrast, sisu is an ability to finish the task and get things done.
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3 comments:
My first full tri season was a few sprints and an olympic at the end. I kicked off year two with a 1/2 IM.
I had build up a good base from training for a marathon prior to doing the races. It seems to be a pretty good progression.
Have you considered doing a full IM?
Baby steps...
How can I get some of that itch?
M
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