I am just over 40 hours away from the end of my season. It feels like it was years ago when I toed the line for the first race of this season back in early March. It's been a long season!
Lots happened in my life this year:
- I graduated from the University of Florida
- I got into and passed on going to Law Scholl ( postponed until Fall '08)
- I moved from my adopted hometown of Gainesville, Fl to the outskirts of Birmingham, Al
- Bought a home with my significant other
- Rehired, and partnered with Marc becker at ironGuides.net to consult my fitness and training
- Signed on with 2 major sponsors whose products I truly use and love
- Was able to finish my first Ironman after a failed first attempt
... and on Saturday, i get the chance to make peace with myself on the very same IM race that I took on as my debut in the distance back in '05.
There were times this year when I had to put triathlon on the side for a little while, so my fitness suffered. Now that all of the above has been put behind me, I am ready to tackle 2008. After a quick break post IMFl, I will begin preparing for the upcoming season. I will head back to Gainesville during December for some solid winter training and to celebrate Christmas with Leland's family.
I will write more after the race this weekend.
Felipe
