IRONMAN

So I did a really nutty thing just now. I signed up for the the Louisville, Kentucky, Ironman race. The race is on 8/30/09. It consists of a 2.4 mi. swim • 112 mi. bike • 26.2 mi. run. I am a little flipped about it. It was a goal of mine 2 years ago when I started my first triathlon. I wanted to do a full Ironman when I turn 40 years old. I'll be 40 in 04/07/09. I did a half Ironman in September just this past summer. For two months after that race, I did nothing. I thought of a lot of excuses not to do the full distance (and belive me, there are plenty of good excuses). But I guess that's why I need to do this. I need to follow through on the thing I set out to do two years ago. I need to prove to myself that I can follow through, even if there are plenty of excuse not to. My artwork and my studio may not get my full attention for a few months while I train. It will be tough, but I know when it is all said and done and I cross the finish line, I will be able to get back into my studio with a fresh outlook and I know I will be able to pull off nearly anything as long as I follow through.