Conference speaking

Today is a day off from training which is just as well as I have no electricity, no phone connection, network connection or hot water for the 3rd day running.  It's bad enough trying to get a quick wash without coming in from a training session completely covered in sweat and not being able to get a shower.  But tomorrow I'll be back in the pool but will probably have a long shower before and after the swim for obvious reasons!  So last night we sent the kids off to friends and my wife and I had a carry out curry on the floor with candles. 
I then spent the evening preparing for a conference speaking event in February around Mission Ironman - "achieving results beyond your wildest dreams".  If you've followed my journey from non-swimmer, non-cyclist three years ago to Ironman you will know the transformation that has taken place.  While a lot of it is physical, the crucial aspect that makes it happen is "mindset".  At some stage in almost every hard training session I think "wouldn't it be nice to slow down or stop", but I have to keep reminding myself why I am putting myself through it.  I am so fortunate to be fit and healthy and by training for Ironman that improves my well being but it will also raise lots of money for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres.  It's a win-win and has opened my mind up to the art of what's possible. 
I hope in 2012 you will take on a challenge and enjoy the journey which could be life changing.  After all, you're a long time dead as they say.