As I usually do this time of year, I have been playing the game THIS TIME LAST YEAR. As in, this time last year: I had just gotten home from a six-day trip to Disney for the Dopey Challenge and was getting ready for a four-day trip to Aspen, Colorado.
The game started after my first Ironman (Beach2Battleship 2013). I found myself saying, this time yesterday I was just getting out of the swim. This time last week I was finishing my Ironman! Now it’s morphed into a yearly thing.
I often do this because I miss riding my bike and I start reminiscing about the country roads in Pender County. I start remembering all the fun jokes with my riding buddies and the wildlife (some of which are also riding buddies).
I can already tell that this year is a little different. My memories are extending back to when I started this whole journey of triathlon. A little nostalgia is good for the soul and good for my confidence. I like looking back at how far I’ve come since 2008.
I may have to pull up some of my old blog posts just to show how this whole things has come full-circle.
Until then, check out my first pair of tri shoes…..
