It’s been a little while since a post on where things are at with me and training. So this is my narcissistic post of the week.

Quick update:
- Our next baby is due August 29. Getting super excited but know this will mean a significant change is free time.
- Haven’t run in over 80 days, the plantar fasciitis is still owning me.
- Canceled 3 triathlon that I had already paid for within the last 80 days.
- Cortisone shot in my foot on Tuesday of this week. Seems to be helping.
- Weighing in at 186 pounds but feel fatter than that. Lowest weight of the year was March 29 at 181.5 pounds.
- Traveled a bunch of days for work in April, May and June. This throws me off.
- Looking forward to the cyclocross season this fall.
- Rode my bike to work 4 of 5 days last week.

Within the last 2 weeks I’ve felt clarity on the direction I would like to go with training and racing. I think my days of triathlon are over and the different bikes will be the focus (mountain, road and cross). After my foot heals I may run for some cross training but don’t think triathlon will be the focus anytime soon.

From there I need to ask Felipe from Breakaway Training to restructure my training plan with ONLY riding in mind, no more swimming or running. The next step for me will be to pick a race, stick to the training plan and get my eating back in line.

Rode with Greg from Motor Tabs this morning for 2 hours and we talked about health and eating. Him and I are going to begin holding each other accountable with our eating habits and weight goals.

Overall this new thinking gets me super excited because I love being on the bike so much. Riding with the Como peeps tomorrow. I’m a gluten for getting dropped. I’m going to “ride” to the “ride” to save on gas.

Andy B
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