November did not go as planned, but I guess that’s part of life. Right?! There were more struggles this month than I would like to admit, but there were some great things that did come from this month as well!! I’m choosing to focus on the positive and not the negative in this post!!
Training
Training this month has been VERY limited, which makes me VERY sad and adds to the my stress level, but it is the reality of our chaotic and stressful life this month. I haven’t had Mojo (my trusty steed…aka bike) this month since she has undergone extensive surgery (so much so that she had to be shipped back to Specialized so they could fix her). I’m grateful they were able to fix her and I was able to get her back in perfect working order just in time to start the month of December off right! I’ve REALLY missed her!! There’s nothing quite like #bikelove 😉 So without Mojo, I have gotten in a few good swims, a couple of runs, a few strength sessions, and one date with my mat, but nothing like I’d hoped for this month. That’s ok though…it is the offseason right?! I’m sure my body will bounce back quickly!
Planning for
2017!! I’ve recently hired Kelly Hadiaris with Track Cat Fitness as my coach and am super excited to see where we go together in 2017!! It is so nice to see workouts in Training Peaks that I didn’t generate! 🙂 I’ve spent time reflecting on my 2016 racing season and am in the process of working on my S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2017. Be on the lookout for those in the coming weeks!
Pumped about
I’m so excited to be part of the Coeur Sports Ambassador Team again for 2017!! I ABSOLUTELY love these women!! They are inspirational, motivational, enCOEURaging, supportive and full of #heartandcourage 🙂
Thankful for
Family!!
Encouraging
My nieces!! They have joined the swim team and had their first swim meet. It was SO MUCH FUN to go cheer them on and support them as they start their journey with endurance sport! I’m hopeful we get them to do a triathlon this summer 🙂
How was your month of November? What were your highlights? Who’s ready for December?!
PushMyLimits 
Awww lol couldnt help but laugh when you talked about missing your Mojo! And congrats on making the ambassador team – so cool :))
Missing my Mojo is AWFUL! I’m so glad she’s home! 😉 thank you!!
It still seems like you had a good November, just not the training that you wanted!! My November was good. Not a whole lot to write home about but it wasn’t bad. I guess my Vegas trip and meeting my new niece was my highlight! Excited that December is here! Only 9 months until our races! 😉
It was a good month despite the lack of training! I’m glad you got to meet your new niece! Congratulations auntie! Eek…9 months?! Really?! Time flies by!!
Right!! it will be here before we know it!! 🙂
If things are going to be a bit chaotic, the off-season is a great time for that! Hopefully, December will see you get into some good routines to carry on through to the New Year. My November was about building good routines, but with the boys off school starting Dec 16, it will be a challenge to keep my training consistent.
So true!! I’d rather have chaos in the offseason than during peak training 😉 Your boys are lucky to be off school so early! We go through December 21 before break. I hope you are able to maintain focus and consistency while they’re on break!