With Jeff turning 60 in a couple of weeks, we have talked a lot about it. We have decided we are getting ready to reach a new crossroads in our life and I have to say I am sadden that some aren't embracing our new path as we had hoped they would.
Jeff always said "every year is different" and he is correct this year. Jeff purchased Leon's old boat and is heading out solo on races. No more depending on a partner - drafting a wheel to rest his legs, etc. The entire race is up to him - from canoe, running to biking.
Many have said Jeff can defeat himself mentally, which he can BUT this is a new year. Mentally he is ready for this challenge and frankly, so am I. Jeff has been an easy target to pick on, poke fun of, and sometimes (according to me) be mentally abused. I am proud that Jeff will no longer be a follower but is stepping up to be his own leader. Yes, there will be changes made in his training schedule (that once again not everyone supports) but his training will continue with intensity.
He has his first two races under his belt (both solo). Little Miami Triathlon was a huge success - first place and winning by 6+ minutes. His prerace week was like clock work - good sleep, running, cycling and weight training.
Second race was West Milton Triathlon - which by all accounts was an excellent race - he placed second. Neither one of us was happy with his "performance". His legs were dead and Mark and I knew it when came down the road. I can always tell by the way he runs. We yelled encouragement but afterwards Jeff said he just didn't have the legs.
There were a few things out of whack this past week, which are lessons learned. So we move forward to the next race and see what happens.
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