Life has been, well, pretty normal lately. It’s been filled with normal non-triathlon things, like road cycling (well, that’s relative) and racing the sun (come back, summer!), yoga-ing with gal pals, catching up with my sis + the cutest niece EVER, celebrating my dad’s 60th birthday (#60isthenew40), some time at the beach (the roar of the ocean!), easy morning swims (max = 1,700 yards), lunchtime runs and starting a new gig (#joblove, finally). Oh, and I hopped on the tri bike for the first time since IM Canada… weird how quickly it feels weird to ride aero.
It’s been even weirder to not be swimbikerunning all the time, and quite honestly, though the additional free time is nice, it’s been a struggle. I miss it terribly and am antsy to get started again. Seeing all the pics of Kona this week isn’t helping!
I’ve also been working on migrating this blog to a sparkly new site…! There are still some glitches to work out, but watch for it soon!
With that, here’s a look at life lately in photos…
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Have that same Soas gingham kit. Love it!
One of my faves!
Love all your pictures! Especially your dad with his candles, the country road & the road to the city & of course, Finley! Enjoy your more laid back time; it’ll be crazy again before you know it!
Mom
Thanks, Mom! Looking forward to you and Dad visiting this weekend!
Beautiful photos! So exciting about thew new blog! Can’t wait to see it!
Thank you! New blog is UP! 🙂
Great photos! Especially the ocean, the prairies and your dad in his Roots Whistler hoodie! I also love how your blog has subtle reminders/connections of Canada 🙂
Thank you, Danielle! Ha… you’re right! I never thought of that, but it’s true; I love Canada (I am practically Canadian since I grew up just 20 miles south of the border!) 🙂
I love all your pictures Erin, and I’m laughing that you are already itching for another race. 🙂
They’re addicting, Emily! 🙂 Thank you!
Love the pics, especially your niece! Adorable! I need to get my hands on some SOAS kits, they are so cute.
She’s pretty sweet 🙂 #auntiehoodisthebest
I know exactly what you mean about Kona. No matter what is going on in my training schedule when Kona rolls around, every year, I want to be racing. 🙂 It’s like I can feel the guts and glory coming through the Twitter/FB/TV/Youtube/whathaveyou. Love it.
You are exactly right! It oozes from all social media channels, and I, too, want nothing more than to be racing my heart out 🙂
Great photos! I have this love/hate relationship with the off season…I am ready for some structure in my training!!
Can’t wait to see the new blog!! Good luck!
Thank you, Leslie! Off season is tough, but it’s also so good to let your body – and mind! – rejuvenate! Hope you had a great weekend!
Love your photos! Seems like life is happy right now! 🙂
Indeed, it is 🙂 Thank you!
Nick looks so serious in that picture! I’m so excited to see the new blog — and to catch up with you soon 🙂
Haha… he’s such a goof! Excited to catch up soon, too! (I’ll email you later today!)
Exciting about a new job! You have been keeping busy!
I know what you mean about missing training though. I’m loving not being attached to any workouts, but I miss the discipline!
Thank you! The job is the perfect fit… so fun to combine your passion with work 🙂
Are you back on a structured plan soon?
Congrats, and I totally hear you on the #joblove. Life takes on a completely different perspective when you’re in a good head space 9-5!
You are so right! It really does. Hope you’re doing something you love, too 🙂
Thank you!
I totally hear you on the experience of watching Kona. I was on a three-week break after training my butt off for an Oly distance, but then after watching Kona I was dying to get back to training. The next day, I went for a long bike ride, and this morning I ran, and tonight I’ll swim.
Looking forward to seeing the new blog design!
It was so motivating, wasn’t it?! So many incredible and inspirational triathletes! Hope you had a great swimbikerun!
I hear you on the Kona pics – such a tease. Congrats on finding a job you love! And I am with you on 60 being the new 40 – if there is one thing my dad has taught me, it’s that life isn’t short and you can’t let “age” be a limiter. Chase after your dreams no matter how long you think it’s going to take you to get there.
Your dad is wise! Always keep chasing 🙂
You’re gonna rock Kona next October! Can’t wait to follow your journey!