It's been a tough road for training in Houston. Our weather has
been cold, windy, and did I mention cold and windy? I find myself giddy that
I'm not training for IMTX this year. My training plan usually works out that I
do full ironman on the odd year and smaller events during the even year. I
submitted my name for the Kona lottery this year, results come out April 15th,
not sure if I want to get in or not! I may consider Augusta 70.3 in September
if Kona doesn’t work out.
2014 Race Schedule:
April 6 Galveston 70.3
April 12 Family 5k @ Blue Bell Fun Run
April 27 Kemah Olympic
May 3 CB&I Sprint
June 22 Sugar Land Sprint
June 28 Buffalo Springs Lake Aquabike
I am back to work with my youth
triathletes, only 2 more weeks left! I have over 75 registered but luckily only
about 50 kids show up each week for training. Although the finish line is
fabulous, the road is bumpy with such a diverse group of ages and abilities. I
have a supportive assistant coach that helps motivate me and keep me
smiling.
A few weeks ago I accepted a sponsorship
by Team Mott's for the race season. It includes products to provide at
sampling/events and coupons. Unfortunately I don't receive racing apparel. I
had my first event last week at my youth triathlon clinic. After completing a transition relay, the
winning team was given priority to choose their flavor of applesauce to taste.
The kids loved it and everyone was happy to take a coupon home to mom! Next
month, I'll get some juices to sample during swim team practice. 
My adult triathlete group has grown to 14 members. We are
competing together at the CB&I and Sugar Land triathlons. I am considering
earning my official USA Triathlon coaching certificate this year, looking at a clinic
in Las Vegas! I have been watching the USMS website to find a local
certification clinic for Level 1 swim coach but nothing yet.
