Welcome back. I know I have been MIA for the last 5+ months. I have absolutely no excuse other than the fact that I haven't had much to say. Tonight I am listing to game 6 of the World Series and I am praying for the Red Sox. GO SOX!!!
In May I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and was put on medication to lower it. The medication lowered my blood pressure but the side effects were not good so I switched medication. Tried the next medication and that was even worse. Yes it lowered the BP but it was causing a medication induced asthma. This of course took a few months to figure out and caused havoc on my running. I had to drop out of four endurance events; three half marathons and one marathon and that sucked. But I wasn't able to train the way I wanted due to my breathing. At times when I was out for my runs and I would have trouble breathing I would become very scared. The first time the asthma happened was during a triathlon. I didn't know what was going on. Thank God we figured it out.
I am doing ok but still dealing with other issues. I am trying to live a healthier life due to my blood pressure, which I know is an affect of my weight. It has been a struggle. I have been working with a nutritionist and just recently started to see a counselor hoping that this will all work out. I tend to talk the talk but I don't walk the walk. I am frustrated with myself and no one else can do it but me. I have to be the change. I have to want the change.
In September I started working with new coach getting ready for the 70.3. Right now we are building the base for the 70.3 training. Come January things will be kicked up a notch. I like working with this coach and I am learning a lot about my cycling which is my weak area. I also know I have to really focus now and make things happen. I know I am stronger than what I am dishing out right now. Sometimes I get overwhelmed trying to fix everything. One day at a time...
Are we there yet??
