Thursday, September 24, 2009

Withdrawals

No, I am not suffering any major withdrawals right now (although some of the sandwiches I saw on Man vs. Food last night made me REALLY miss a burger). Rather, in a fit of rational thinking, I finally caved and adopted Coach's thinking as to my racing Ironman Arizona. Thus, I found this waiting in my inbox this morning when I hit the office chair: "Hi Ian, Thank you for your interest in Ironman! You are now withdrawn from the 2009 Ford Ironman Arizona. Please allow 5-10 business days for your partial refund to appear on your credit card statement."

I am a little less than thrilled to be pulling out. This is going to be the first IM for the Brothers Pearson and we had all signed up together last year. I was really looking forward to racing it with them as we have done many races together before. However, I am still going to head out there for the race and this way, I can be a better supporter during the race and hopefully help them along. Maggs will be racing too, and my buddy Matt, I think?? So my athlete card will be pretty full, but I am up for the challenge. I figure it will be a long training day either way, or at least I will tell myself that so I can feel the post race dinner is well deserved.

In somewhat more uplifting news, on Tuesday I ran what will essentially be my last "real" track workout. I don't know about you, but I find running track by yourself to be somewhat of a mental challenge. Last week my buddy John was nice enough to provide company and pacing. This week however, he was on his way to a dinner party and seemingly all other options were busy. I say seemingly because there was one other option. I have written before about the incredible support I have received from many people in my triathlon pursuits. Yet one person stands head and shoulders above all, MOMS! That's right, faced with heading out to track all by me lonesome, 64 years young Moms stepped up to the plate and met me there. I don't think I recall seeing my mom run since the last Turkey Trot we did as a family when I was like 8. But by the end of the night, I had her running "Straights and Curves" (Coach Ed would be proud). It was awesome to see and I was stoked she was enjoying it! Look out ladies in the 65-69 AG, you could just have a new player in the mix!!

8 comments:

  1. Your mom ROCKS!!!! She can cook. She can run. She is going to cheer in Kona!!!

    And good job pulling out of IMAZ - lots of racing to be done next year, we want you starting out FRESH :)

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  2. I wish I was racing IMAZ. I have always wanted to see what it is like to do an Ironman really undertrained. However, I might be interested in carpooling out there with you to watch the race.

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  3. Pulling out of IMAZ - totally wise decision. Your Mom is so cool - I've met her briefly at CDA and she was very cool and enthusiastic supporter!

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  4. Yes! Go Gaye! She's already a triathlon expert (she knows her stuff!), and now she's dabbling with some workouts? I'm thinking 2010 can be her big debut. You had to get those good genes from somewhere.

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  5. YES! I'm glad to see you bailed on AZ. I know, I know... but it really IS the right move. :)

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  6. whoa... i was bummed for a mintute... it's early and I thought you were pulling out of kona. moving has fried my brain.

    i think it's a good call. you will be stoked to be out there rooting for everyone... and will probably be more worked at the end of the day than they are!

    man vs. food = best show on tv!

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  7. My mom used to come out and time me on the track, but you actually got yours to run! Impressive!

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  8. Team No Arizona. Good decision, your body will thank you in the years to come. Leave it all out there in Kona.

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