Reflection and looking forward

Soon my posts will go back to swim, bike, run, whine, repeat. Just one more reflective/looking forward post. This was my favourite picture of 2007. I was cleaning out my closet and found a pair of my old pants. I remember when these jeans were \ tight and uncomfortable. 4 years later there is no way I could ever wear these. This pic really showed me how far I've come. Of course the glory comes from being able to exercise for hours when there was a time I couldn't make it up a flight of stairs without being out of breath, but the physical change still blows me away. 

Training has started but I have not been as dedicated as I was last year. I have managed to train 6 days a week (and only took one extra day off for Christmas) but I have not been able to stick to the total schedule. I worry I'm not going to have the dedication to the training I had last year. I'm sure once I start reporting to my coach every day I will follow. I always considered myself self driven but I see how being accountable to someone else makes a big difference. 

2007 was an amazing year for me! I finished University (even with my training schedule.) I set personal best times at every distance I raced this year, and achieved a much better result than even I thought was possible at the half ironman. The last two years I have amazed myself, and I'm hoping for a threepeat in 2008. This year I hope to better my time at the halfiron distance, and cross the Ironman finish line under 17 hours. There may also be a marathon finish too. Cheers to 2008! 

Thanks again to all of my friends and family that have supported me in this life changing journey!