Hi, My Name is Mojo and I'm an Addict
I've come back to the real world. I knew this would happen. I'm depressed that the half is over. I enjoyed waking up in the morning and looking at my training schedule. There were mornings I'd look at it and think the workout was too hard, I didn't think I could complete it. After I did it, I felt such a sense of accomplishment. There is no plan for me to follow anymore. I feel lost.
I have to go to Farmer's Market today. I will have to get dressed in something besides biking shorts, tri shorts and a jog bra. I'll blow dry my hair and put on some make-up. It makes me feel all fake and phony. I'll smile and sell eggs and soap. Inside, I'll secretly be wishing that I was riding with the group tonight. Tomato man will ask me why I keep moving my legs, I'll have too much energy to just sit still for hours. I'm addicted to the endorphin rush. I'd do another Half Ironman right now. Last night, I did a trail run(after swimming and lifting) and enjoyed the sweat dripping into my eyes and burning them. I'm crazy, I need some help I think. Why can't I just be a good farmer?
4 Comments:
Mojo - take Don up on his offer!!
And if that is not quite enough training - sign up for another event. Maybe a century or marathon. That is what I keep doing.
As for my running - I broke my toe over a year ago and wasn't allowed to put too much pressure on it (ie no speedwalking, running, jogging, clipless pedals, etc.) for 7-8 months. After the new year I was able to really start training again, but have been on the bike so much my running has really suffered!!
Like our DI's used to say in Parris Island, "you're all at least a little bit crazy, cause if you weren't, you wouldn't be here!"
I think it's the same with triathletes...
we're on the same wavelength though, I just happen to know there's another Half called the Beast of the East this weekend...
Hell! Go get a piece! That will keep you busy! Go Don Go!
I am right there with you Milk. I have been so lost this week. I told myself to take this week off and I have. NOTHING and eating anything (except for fried food and sodas). I feel like shit! I feel like someone has died or something. Fortunately my summer job training began Tues. so that has filled my time, but I am serious... I am not the same.
I still have races coming up on the 20th and the 3rd. I can't stop now. Just a different mindset.
What about Duke Half?
BY THE WAY - LOVE THE SONG! THAT HAS MEMORIES FOR ME! A BLAST FROM THE PAST! THANKS!
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