Hi Folks,
Yes, its been a while since I posted and it might be a while to come before the next one. My life took a big turn a week ago and I'm trying to find some stability. I realise that sounds dramatic and you might be let down, but it was big to me.
I got a call from the top officer in the government department I work for asking if I'd step into a job for 4-5 months. The jump in classification was 3 full levels, which is just about unheard of. It happened because I spoke to this guy twice at recent seminars and spoke my mind about work issues. Anyway, I've been in the job for just over a week now and its FULL.ON. I've never worked so hard in my life. The day is about 10 hours average but I've put in some longer ones. He warned me the job was not easy and there are some serious issues to resolve, but opportunities like this don't happen too often in a career.
So I've not had much time to blog, run, swim or much else. I have persisted with the riding as I can do that outside work hours but its not easy. So I haven't run again since, nor swum but still riding up Mt Gravatt each Tues morning, the river loop on Thur and a big ride on weekends. I can report this regime is paying dividends, as the 100km ride today to Redcliffe proved I have come further on the road to getting my old self back. I was able to keep with the lead group and maintained a respectable pace all the way; managed to drop all but the strongest guy in our group towards the end. So I'm pleased.
Where this leaves my Noosa dream I'm not sure. There has been some questions about that and whether or not its too soon in the running comeback and frankly without much swim training, I starting to agree. The modified plan might be to skip Noosa this year and build up through the sprint series over summer and finish in March with Mooloolaba; our other premier oly distance tri. I don't like this plan as I tend to do what I set out to do, but as they say in the classics, discretion is the better part of valour. I calculate that I have this week to decide. But the opportunity to train during the day or after work isn't there and Noosa is in 8 weeks or so.
Stay tuned. I haven't given up hope but it might be time to listen to the head.
T.
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3 comments:
I'll do your run!
You do the bike and I'll toss you for the swim.
What do ya say?
working hard.
good.
builds character.
no need to thank me, i'm here to help.
ah buck up, ya big sook!
character is overrated. never listen to bold. he doesn't wear undies.
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