December 20th. Less than two more weeks to be able to "slack off" relatively guilt free. I've tried not to totally backslide on my training this past three months, though getting on the scale right now would prove that I have been slacking on my eating. But, it has been a nice swim, run and ride the trainer in the amounts that I choose and because I enjoy those activities. (Though, I still cannot say that I enjoy riding on the trainer!).
I've been debating what to do regarding coaching this season. I thought I'd made up my mind to go with a guy that I'd met earlier in the summer. However, we've had such a hard time connecting and communicating that I've just about decided that I might just go coachless. I found a couple of plans on the Internet that seem to be fairly sound and more detailed than the first month's plan I received from the coach. Those and the experience I can draw from the folks I've become acquainted with the past couple of seasons, may be enough. I asked a friend if she thought it was too risky to do my first full IM without a coach and she told me that she thought the majority of the age groupers didn't use a coach. That most people didn't spend the money that we evidently have. I laughed out loud when I heard that. Duh. How true that statement is!
I spent a fortune on this sport this year. My last big purchase was for a new wheelset that I'm SURE will make me go at least 2 mph faster (ha!). I think I would like to get some different aerobars, but I should be set for gear going into the '12 season. I think I will spend my dollars on the specific areas where I need assistance: spin classes, strength classes and swimming instruction.
So, in the spirit of enjoying being a slacker, I may just skip my spin class tonight. The weather outside is frightful and the couch sounds so delightful...
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