It has settled in that I’m really doing this. As my XTERRA Triathlon approaches next month, I’m reaching the peak build phase of the training for it and I’ve realized that it’s nothing compared to what I’ll be doing over a few months starting in the fall.

Sunday I had a great swim workout followed by a short run of 8 miles. The run didn’t get started until it was over 90 degrees outside. I was miserable in the heat and humidity. The whole run I kept thinking, “During the Ironman you’ll be starting the run at the hottest part of the day, in this same type of weather, but after having been already pushing for the last 8 hours. Yikes.

Whelp, tomorrow’s Tuesday and that means speed work is on the schedule with another 5am start time. One day at a time.

In other more exciting news, Katherine said, “Dada!!”