Time for an update

Well, Christmas is right around the corner and I think it's about time I update my blog.  I have been remiss on my blogging, but you blog followers will be happy to know that I am going to start blogging more regularly.  This is going to be the best Christmas ever, for two reasons:  1:  The new man in my life, Arrigo, and 2) I just bought myself a really nice Christmas present - a Quintana Roo tri bike, in my signature colour - well d'ah, what other colour would I choose???  It's on the boat right now being shipped to Tennessee.  Life has new meaning ha ha!

It's going to be a great race season in 2012.  I'll be at the bottom of my age group, so maybe I'll be faster than a lot of my competitors.  I can only hope.  My first race will be Coronation Triathlon in May.  That's a good start to the season because it's in town and it's a fun race.  I think Arrigo might even give it a shot.  The Great White North Half Ironman Triathlon in Stony Plain is on Canada Day and of course, I'm doing Ironman in August.  The ITU race at Hawrelak Park is a must-do as well.  The ATA race calendar hasn't been published yet, so I don't know for sure when the races are scheduled, but I plan on being busy this coming summer.  Ahh, the life of a triathlete...planning far in advance.

My training officially started on November 7 and it wasn't going very well for the first little while.  I have a foot injury and wasn't able to run, but my swimming has been going well and I ride twice a week.  I'm just now able to run, but not very far because I'm being cautious with my foot.  Can't wait to get on my new bike though and fly like the wind, but that won't be until at least April.

That's about it for now.  Stay tuned!