Changes coming, Stay with me here

So I have been not really pushing myself as of lately, but I have not really been slacking either.  I was on a nation wide expedition looking for a job for most of this last month.  I apologize for the delay in my progress report.  Seems I have found a good job, but that is both good and bad.  

The Good

I will be heading first to Ohio for about 20 weeks of training.  The area I will be in has hills!  Should greatly help with the strength training.  The 20 weeks I will be alone in an apartment which means I can keep the bad foods out and really get down to business with my diet. The plan is to lose the last 30 pounds that I need to during this time.   I have already reached out to the local triathlon club, but have not heard anything back so far.  There are a few indoor tri's on the books for next year around that area.  Will try to make most of them so I can get the experience and meet some people. Then I am off to Wisconsin and that brings a whole new area to learn about.  Trying to see what is going on up there as far as races and tri clubs are concerned.

The Bad

Besides being away from my family most of the time during those 20 weeks, I am leaving an area that is full of great athletes and has perfect weather for training most of the year.  I have met several friends in the area who have helped me learn so much about triathlons and myself. I am still trying to find out the specifics on getting my bike out to Ohio.  I will be driving a rental so I am waiting to see what I get before I send my bike out. Also want to talk to a LBS to see if it is even worth the money to send it due to weather. Going to have to find a new gym and pool too. By far the worse part of this is having to leave my team behind.  The ladies have worked so hard to get me were I am at now and it honestly makes me upset to have to leave them.  I know they will be there for me to answer any questions, but the option to just pop in and visit is soon gone.  They have kept me level headed and focused at the same time and each one will be missed more than they will ever know.

The Future

I am trying to get something of a schedule together of the races I hope to be in for 2013, but part of the new job is some serious travel.  As for now I am starting to train for a full marathon.  Hoping to be in shape enough to run one by March or April next year.  My time in Ohio should be great for this. I also have my eyes on a half trail marathon that is in the mountains of Virginia.  That should be a huge challenge and another check in the box for a race that is different than what I have done.  Please stay tuned to see what this new adventure brings.....