A lot to catch up on...

OK... so you could call my ability to blog a total fail for 2013.  Blogging was just sort of something I thought I would do you but then never kept up with... sort of sums up my life....weird.  The truth of the matter is I have had absolutely zero time to do anything and through the end of 2012 and into 2013 I was spread so thin between 2 jobs and school that I put triathlon in last place at times which makes me sad because it is my number 1 favorite thing to do.  So, I am ready for 2013 and a clean slate but first I want to take a minute to thank all the people who helped me have a fun and awesome season last year.
Number 1- My awesome coach Jaime Dispenza.  It was my second year working with him and the improvements I made especially on the bike were incredible.  He is one of the most laid back and generous people I know and I am so incredibly lucky to have him always putting up with my bullshit, whining, and anxiety.

Captex Olympic in Austin 2:16:00

Second I would like to thank my homegirl Angie Kandalaft and Chasing 3 for putting on an awesome season of open water races.  The races in my home state of New Mexico have been where I learned everything I know (which may or may not be much) and are some of my most treasured memories from triathlon. It breaks my heart to not be able to race in my home state in 2014 however I look forward to new adventures and successes.
 Lastly, I would like to send a huge special thank you to High Desert Bicycles. The staff here is knowledgeable, funny, kind, and super cute(I would totally date the manager at the Rio Rancho location).  I purchased a Specialized Amira from them this year and I LOVE IT.  Not to mention these guys kept my bikes in tip-top shape all year and they too put up with my bullshit, whining, and anxiety.
 So for this season...
First things first. I am breaking up with Menchies, Dairy Queen, and Frost after I am finished with this large bowl of chocolate caramel turtle with heath bar pieces.  I have somehow managed to sign up for a half marathon this weekend and felt that my glycogen stores needed topping off.  If I can survive through 13.1 miles this weekend then on Monday my serious training will start.  Man oh man. I cannot wait for 5:00am swim practices, 5x5's up tramway till I puke and calling a piece of  fruit a desert(can you hear the sarcasm?) Only a few races this year are set in stone for me but I will be at Desert Classic Duathlon, St. George 70.3, Deuces Wild, and Buffalo Springs 70.3 for sure and I will add more to my calendar eventually.  Also, I promise to blog more often.... for a while.

 It is super important to support your local bike and run shops. Check out my favorites!
High Desert Bicycles 
ABQ Running Shop