Feeling Great

I never thought Ironman training could feel this good.  Now that my health is on track my body and mind is responding very well. I got my iron stores up, my hormones are in check, and my nutrient levels are all on track.  I might have an under active thyroid but we are keeping a close eye on that little bugger. 

The problem I have is that now that I feel all hunky dory all I want to do is have fun. I would like to go and party my ass off. I would like to take off and stay over at Foxwoods for an entire weekend to stay up late and gamble and yes, drink.  I love having fun. I'm a party girl at heart.  As a matter of fact - I have always believed deep down that one of the reasons I participate in endurance sport is to keep myself out of trouble.  To keep myself on the straight and narrow pathway of life.  Boring!!!!  But it does work for me.

So - I will not indulge.  At least not to that extent.  I will have my 2 beers or 2 glasses or wine on the weekend.  Maybe a Cosmo every now and then but that's all.  After the big event I'll have a humongous party with my buddies to celebrate our accomplishment.  That's good enough for me.



Comments

cheryl said…
that's great - I didn't realize you had entered ironman. Hope you have a great next few months!
3/9/12, 12:42 PM
mjcaron said…
Thanks Cheryl! I just hope and pray I don't eat these words :).
3/9/12, 1:23 PM
Jennifer Harrison said…
I am so glad you feel good, Melissa and energy is back and things are in check - that will help a ton as you put in the miles for the IM!!
3/9/12, 5:36 PM
GoBigGreen said…
welcome back! You are going to really like IM training. and ya the tolerance goes down so you may just have it all worked out:) 1 glass of wine adn you will be under the table:)! Yay for feeling good!
3/15/12, 11:10 AM
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