What is happening with Randy?

Well since the Marathon I took a bit of time off. 2 days to be exact! Well I went for a run 2 days after and I have been just working on my Ironman plan. We joined Marshall Center last week. This is a local community center that has a pool, weights and a multitude of exercise classes one could take. So far I have been working on my weight training and am going to start back swimming next week. I also have been taking a weekly bike class that is helping with pedal efficiency, cadence, speed and strength. I LOVE this class! Great 1 hour work-out and I get to cook myself!

I have found myself struggling without the daily work-outs like I was doing leading up to my HIM but I know that it is the off season and the time to replenish and get stronger. I am starting a new 8 week Winter maintenance plan to help me with a routine and to not lose what I have gained this past year. This plan is consisting of biking 4 days a week (outside and inside on the trainer) swim 2 days a week and run 2 days a week. Nothing too heavy but a maintenance plan that I feel will help me along during the off season.



Looking back at the last year I am amazed at what I have accomplished. It was a great season for me. I have found new friends with a wealth of knowledge that has helped me and I hope to continue to be able to draw from them.
A Duathlon. A Olympic distance triathlon. A Half Ironman distance triathlon. A Marathon. It seemed to be a short season in my eye but I know that it wasn't. It was a season of length. A season of learning, laughing, hurting and crying. It was a season of disbelief, belief and determination. A season of fun, passion and yes obsession. A season of balance, solitude and growth. It was a season of passion. What more could anyone hope for?