It's time. Swim time. Run time. Bike time. Laugh time. Donate time.

I just spent the past weekend in Vail, Colorado on a much needed "retreat" from Ironman training, work-related challenges, personal hardships and.... from the linear path my life had recently taken.

Since returning from Lake Placid, NY where I had trained on the Ironman course a few weeks ago, I was feeling exhausted. I wasn't sleeping well and felt stressed- body, mind and spirit.

After a weekend that consisted of equal part rest and PLAY, I am finally beginning to feel like Emi again.

Zip-lining

Great view at the top of Vail mountain after run/hike up!

That's me running!



Gerald Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Symphony+Chorus
Beethoven's 9th

Closer view of the talented musicians

 

Bliss
Vail, CO

 

Yes, I am still fatigued but I've been Ironman training for seven months and, well, that's to be expected.  What's important is that I'm in a better state of mind and feel ready to take on this Ironman challenge with all I can give.

The plan between now and July 27th is to:

• eat well (fresh, healthy, good food)
• rest enough (8 hours of sleep per night!)
• follow my training plan (my coach, Jen Gatz, is fantastic and knows what she's talking about)
• listen to my body (give her a break if she tells me she needs one)
• give my friends and family love and attention (I must not lose perspective)
• continue to fundraise for MentorCONNECT (please, please donate TODAY!!!!!)

AND...

• focus on finishing this Ironman dream one STRONG step at a time.



Heaven on Earth
The top of Vail mountain
Vail, CO