NANCY IS THE VOICE OF REASON
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
The debate has ended - I am listening to Nancy!
I received some much needed advice today via e-mail from Nancy Lieberman...
"Guys - the June 5 is a Half Ironman at Innsbrook - this has nothing to do with your training. In no way, should you be ready with a 1.2 swim; 56 milebike; or 13 miles (although some of you already run this.) Remember not to peak early!"
That is enough for me - I am out on the Innsbrook 1/2. This is the most sound decision that has been made since Tommy booked five hotel rooms in the middle of Beal Street for Memphis in May. By the way, Suzy has not determined if she is going to Memphis. If she opts out of the trip then there will be a waiting list for all of the gals that would like to share a room with me. This will be done on a lottery system in order to keep things fair.
In a much more questionable decision, I completed my application for the ING New York City Marathon 2005. My entry number is 37573. I have been added to the entrant database and can now sit patiently for the lottery for U.S. applicants to be held in mid-June. My only hope of getting in is if Pepper remains on the DL and is not able to take advantage of his deferral - this would open up an extra spot. If you would like to join us in NYC then please visit their website: http://www.ingnycmarathon.org.
Just to recap...
No Innsbrook 1/2 Ironman this year - GOOD DECISION.
Partying on Beal Street before Olympic Distance Triathlon in Memphis - AWESOME DECISION.
Signing up for the NYC Marathon in 2005 - MUST BE OUT OF MY MIND.
Listening to Nancy - PRICELESS!
I received some much needed advice today via e-mail from Nancy Lieberman...
"Guys - the June 5 is a Half Ironman at Innsbrook - this has nothing to do with your training. In no way, should you be ready with a 1.2 swim; 56 milebike; or 13 miles (although some of you already run this.) Remember not to peak early!"
That is enough for me - I am out on the Innsbrook 1/2. This is the most sound decision that has been made since Tommy booked five hotel rooms in the middle of Beal Street for Memphis in May. By the way, Suzy has not determined if she is going to Memphis. If she opts out of the trip then there will be a waiting list for all of the gals that would like to share a room with me. This will be done on a lottery system in order to keep things fair.
In a much more questionable decision, I completed my application for the ING New York City Marathon 2005. My entry number is 37573. I have been added to the entrant database and can now sit patiently for the lottery for U.S. applicants to be held in mid-June. My only hope of getting in is if Pepper remains on the DL and is not able to take advantage of his deferral - this would open up an extra spot. If you would like to join us in NYC then please visit their website: http://www.ingnycmarathon.org.
Just to recap...
No Innsbrook 1/2 Ironman this year - GOOD DECISION.
Partying on Beal Street before Olympic Distance Triathlon in Memphis - AWESOME DECISION.
Signing up for the NYC Marathon in 2005 - MUST BE OUT OF MY MIND.
Listening to Nancy - PRICELESS!
