A Song You Can't Get Out Of Your Head

In November a few years ago I did a quintuple iron distance triathlon in Mexico. The short story is I came out of the water second. Took the lead on the bike and held it for a few hundred miles until I had some serious knee problems. I then went to survival mode and held on to finish and have the fastest time ever by a U.S. citizen at that distance. I will give you all the deatils some other time.

After that race I took a little time off. The goal was to grow Headfirst Performance Services and to provide more and better opportunities for all of you to participate in events you would love. I made myself really busy with that goal. I also used that as an excuse. In reality not only was I busy I was depressed. Not with life, but with competition. I had spent everything I had physically, mentally, and financialy on one great adventure. Having reached that goal I had a hard time getting motivated for anything else.

After a year of getting out of shape and gaining weight Cynthia signed me up for Ironman Louisville for this year. Even with that out in front of me I had no real motivation to train. Then a few weeks ago I was sitting in be checking my email. I told Cynthia I had an email from Jorge. Her response was the same as the one you are having. Who is Jorge? I said you know from Mexico. She encouraged me to open the email. I knew it was a mistake to do so, but I did it anyway. Jorge's newest adventure was a deca Iron distance triathlon. Thats right 24 mile swim/1120 mile bike/ 262 mile run. What a stupid idea. Ever get a song in your head you can't get out? I am having that same experience. Even though I know it is a bad idea I can not get it out of my head.

I know the cost but I am compelled to do it anyway. It will mean countless hours training, all kinds of money, and three weeks in Mexico for the race. In addition to that it means sleep depravation, certain pain, mental stress, and most likely injury. Sounds cool don't it.

At any rate I have found new motivation and I have until the end of March to accept the invitation to the race. I can't wait to see what happens.