Sick, not sick, and little more sick

That is not the way to pick up the miserable pieces of a 40-year old man trying to do something else than only run. During January I have lost 8 days due to the simple fact that I have been sick. Just a little but enough to keep me off from training. In addition, I have missed valuable swimming sessions due to whatever reason embedded in our everday lives.


But this year is still young. Now it is time for magic.

Swimming sucks

No it does not. Yes it does.


That's the ongoing battle.


Yesterday I had an opportunity (or I was strongly adviced to use this opportunity) to join the top triathletes' swim practice. For them it was the normal Monday routine, for me it was a reality check with shy results. Missing too many swim session due whatever reasons has taken its toll. If I want conquer my mind in the water, I really have to find myself in the pool way more often. At least twice a week.. hhahaha.


Another realization from yesterday was that I haven't been biking lately... So I have to wake up now before it's too late. Summer is almost here, right? At least the Sun is already shining.

2013 Stats

Number of miles conquered by running: 1730
Number of miles conquered by cycling: 2000
Number of miles conquered by swimming: 18
Number of marathons completed: 0
Number of marathons started: 0
Number of Medal in Nationals in any sports/AG: 1 (bronze, duathlon, 40-44)
Number of the best ever training plans started during 2013: 1
Number of the best ever training plans finished during 2013: 0
Number of running related disappointments: 7+
Number of running races completed: 8
Number of bike races completed: 0
Number of adventure races completed: 1
Number of running injuries: 1
Number of months spent off running: 3.5
Number of broken toes: 1
Number of kgs lost/gained: still don't care
Number of registrations for an Ironman race in 2014: 1