As a long time runner – someone who has run daily for most of my adult life – I'd grown accustomed to the pounding that my body took from my daily run. I'd been told that training for the triathlon would be easier on my body and I'm finding that to be true.
I'm currently running around three times a week and I can't remember when I've enjoyed my runs more. I feel strong and my legs aren't stiff and sore – I'm rested when I begin my runs.
Before starting to prepare for Ironman, I was having trouble staying motivated in my running. I still love the thought of running marathons. However, the monotony of running everyday and the toll that it took on my body during training was making me question whether or not I really wanted to continue running marathons.
So far, so good on triathlon training (though I have much much longer to go) – I can see training for and doing more triathlons (probably shorter distances) in my future.
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