Motivation...

For the past 4 weeks, I've been nursing my achilles injured in two consecutive trail runs in brand new shoes. Not the smartest thing I've ever done, but it's done nonetheless. I haven't been able to run, but riding and swimming have been pain free.

I swam today with my boy Phil, which went well. I had hoped to get in a ride this PM, but the overcast nature of today's weather has made it much easier to lay around, catch up on some reading and take a nap or two. Is that an indication of my lack of motivation?

It's hard to say what motivates me, really. I was talking to Phil today about how Triathletes are pretty much loners who only choose to hang out with like-minded loners. My best guess is the personal satisfaction of doing something not too many other folks are capable of doing is motivation enough...

Sorry...

I must apologize to all my faithful readers for not updating...I have no good excuse, other than the ONE time I made an attempt and couldn't log in.

I was forced to break my string of consecutive Old Kent Riverbank Runs this year, due to an achilles issue. I have a big dance at the end of July (1/2IM) and a bigger dance in September (IM Wisconsin). I didn't want to risk further injury.

The consequence is I'm way ahead on my cycling this year than ever. No big complaints, at this point.

Stay tuned...