Event horizons

The last 2 weeks have seen a big shift in the events horizon.

After much thought and indecision I have let go of two events, and added others two instead.

After some training setbacks it was best to decide to drop the Whistler GranFondo ride. I was very much looking foreword to this inaugural event. And although I am quite sure I could have completed it, it would have been a struggle, and not as much fun as I wanted it to be. And I did want it to be fun. The second I decided against was the Okanagan Marathon on 10/10/10. It would have been nice, especially being my potential 10th marathon. But again, the training was too far behind.

But for every closed window, there is the opportunity to open another.

The first new event is the Las Vegas Rock & Roll Marathon in December. The course sounds great, and is said to be fast for those wanting a qualifier. Maybe? And when you can get such a great deal on airfare and hotel... Let's Rock & Roll!

Then there is Ironman. Ironman Canada 2011 is now on the event calendar as well. It was with mixed thoughts that I signed up, for what will be my 4th IMC. I look forward to the year ahead and the training with a great mix of veterans and first timers.

So the next few months and year ahead will be very interesting, and challenging.