Trying to Focus

There is a lot going on right now and trying to focus is difficult!  Entering into the winter season or 'off' season is much fun, but it's also the time to build strength for next year--not to mention getting ready for the Tallahassee Marathon and the Asheville Marathon next year before taking a bit of a break to hit Ironman training on May 1st.

Running is going well.  Today was the end of a dial back week and my pal Mike and I ran a 10 miler with some hilly terrain getting ready for a race next month.  I paid for it though, because I went out last night to watch the local MMA fights and had a few beers.  Not much really, but enough to keep me up most of the night.  I know better!

I swam today for the first time in a couple of weeks (after the run) and that felt pretty good.  I only swam a half a mile but it felt pretty good as I concentrated on form and what I am doing with my stroke and hands.  I've got a way to go before Ironman next year if I want to put down a 1:05 swim so it starts now.

Where I believe I have to spend some time is working on diet control.  I work pretty hard to select good stuff at the grocery store and keep it whole as much as I can.  But, I tend to overdo it when I cheat and I've got to get that under control quick!  One thing I have learned is that diet will derail a training program quickly.  The interim goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon during the Tallahassee Marathon in February.  I have to run below a 3:15 which is going to be a challenge.

So, my goal for the next few months is to focus that presence of mind I talked about on diet and diet control.  I think if the diet is right, training and everything else will fall into place!