a ‘hopeful’ strong end of the season.  I finish off the season with a series of long course races – Rev3 Cedar Point 140.6, Rev3 Anderson 70.3, and Beach 2 Battleship 140.6.

Early Spring-Summer, I races a series of Olympic distance race which were humbling to say the least.

8th of 9 Professional Women @Memorial Hermann T3 Kemah Triathlon in April

14th of 15 Professional Women @ Rev3 Knoxville Olympic Distance

After these 2 races, I was psyched to jump into something local, not feel intimidated by Olympians and World Champions on the start line.  I took myself out of the race at these first 2 Olympic distance attempts.  Going into West Point, I got some solid advice from Amy Kloner – ‘bike your @ss off.’  SO I did, and still ran my fastest 10k split of the season – 7:22’s (still some work to do there…)

3rd Overall Female at West Point Lake Triathlon

4th Overall Female at Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Late June, the focus transitioned back to Long Course Training.  It was tough to fit all the workouts in/find the time to train at first.  I got used to 1-2 hours of training a day.  As we added volume, I set personal training goals – trying to maintain some of that speed and quality from short course racing.  My love and passion for triathlon and training took over and the last 2 months have been a happy, BUSY blur.  I am excited to race and hopeful to break some new barriers…

We’ve worked really hard — my team including – Matt Russ, Ken Burkey, Amy Kloner, my TSF Famiy, Anne Chrzanowski, Tom Ramthun, Cannon Cyclery, and Tri-PTC.

The lay-out of the season was Matt’s plan – short-course ass kicking Winter training through the Spring, transition in the Summer back to Long Course.  Challenge my body in a different ways than it has been challenged in years.  Put the gains back into Long Course racing and see what comes of it.  These last couple races of the season should reflect my training (if all goes according to plan), I am very optimistic.  There is something to be said for a long-term PLAN and sticking to the PLAN.  Not always easy to have faith in the process – especially as you’re getting your booty kicked left and right.  Bring on the delayed gratification!

And all the while, Meg has grown-up…

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