Motivation from an unlikely source...

Alana and I went to the Kids Playtri Triathlon to cheer on Corina's ironkids yesterday. It was a GREAT event (and her kids did a fabulous job). I'd never been to a kiddie triathlon and it was a sight to behold. All of the children (age 7-14) seemed so focused on their disciplines, you couldn't help but take a little motivation home. I didn't have my own athlete competing (although C's kids have adopted us as their new Aunts), but I was truly proud of the little triathletes. In a world that seems to think children are doomed because of inactivity and rising obesity rates, it was nice to see a group that had taken school's general physical fitness message and applied it to the sport of triathlon. These kids have found something beyond the video games and junk food...and they actually enjoy it. What a concept. As an adult (and budding triathlete), I must say it was a strong dose of reality to see a 7-year old on a fancy road bike with aero bars. Good grief. Yes, it's time for Coco to get her azz in gear. Again.

As I've mentioned, I knew some of my intensity would disappear once Danskin was over. I focused on the event for so long, I was a bit deflated and unmotivated once it was in the rearview mirror. I was so happy (fractured foot issues aside) when I was in training. I need to feel that again. It's time to focus on my diet, get back to the gym 5x week and curb the social libations. While I didn't go completely cold turkey, I ate 95% clean while training, kicked my own azz in the gym and reduced the cocktails to bi-weekly. Guess what happened? I felt great, lost some poundage and didn't feel deprived! Yeah...please give that back to me now.

Today was my first day of diet cleanup (eating has been a little atrocious since my birthday) and I did a short bike ride with some of the Tri-Divas. Tomorrow, I will eat clean and take spin class. One day at a time, eh? Once the stupid carb cravings disappear and the workouts increase, all will be right in my world again. I have some serious work to do. As you know, I was already in the process of losing my little rebound gain. Well, I'm 10 lbs heavier than I was at Danskin (I got on the evil box because I needed a starting point) and that's just unacceptable. I want to truly change my body before Danskin 2009 and that means the work starts now. There's also a chance that I'll attend Phat Camp with Lynn and Alana in Hawaii next year. Hello, motivation.

And for good measure, next month I'll be registering for the MS150 Houston to Austin ride. The event fills up fast, so I'll jump on it once registration opens and be fully committed after paying money. Y'all know how I am with ca$h. :) I'm doing this crazy ass inspiring challenge with Donna and Alana and they make me feel confident and relaxed. In return, I will provide comic relief with inappropriate commentary and bizarre road observations. Sounds like a win/win, eh?

Hope you all have a great week...

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