Yay, snow days!!
As many of you know, I've decided to up the challenge (as if the challenge of a triathlon itself isn't enough) and race in the professional field in 2011. It's been funny to hear the comments when I tell people about my decision. Here are some of my favorite responses:
1. It's about time! (maybe so)
2. So I guess you aren't dating that guy anymore... (nope. btw: I heard this more than once. funny)
3. I didn't know they had professional triathletes (uh, yeah. do you watch the olympics?)
4. Are you racing Kona this year? (no)
5. Thank goodness- now you're out of my age group. (sweet- now I get to race wicked fast women)
6. Why? (lots of thought went into this decision...)
2010 was a year full of changes and wild stories to share. My racing season was challenging, but I couldn't have asked for a better season. E2 group decided to focus on the Rev3 series (Knoxville, Quassy, and Cedar Point). The group had numerous PR's and great races. I thought the series was wonderful- hats off to Rev3 for putting on organized, interesting races at great venues.
So, why race as a professional? Why now, after all these years? Why decide to change everything after such a great season (including the fact that I am going to focus on short/mid distance events instead of long distance races- more thought went into that decision than most would supppose)? I can come up with all sorts of reasons NOT to make these changes or race in the pro field. What if I come in last place? What if I don't get any sponsors? What if I made the wrong decision and suck at shorter races? What if I can't workout the way I think I should? What if it starts to feel like a job? Why keep focusing so hard on this one area of my life- shouldn't I focus on other things? What if....? (and the list goes on)
But what if I love it.... (cricket cricket) ...you got me there. Well, let's just give it a shot then. Welcome "small fish in a big pond" status and start recalibrating.
I plan to post weekly so keep checking in- I'll post a link on FB also. Get the inside scoop from races, see where I plan on racing this season, meet my teammates/coaches/family, maybe some yummy recipes- hope to have stories to beat last year's, though that may be tough :)
miss
I'm so glad you've decided to go pro! I'm excited to hear all about your adventures:)
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