Focusing on training. What do you need to focus on?

Definition

focus(n.)ˈfoʊ kəs- a central point, as of attention or activity.

So this is the definition of "focus" in the dictionary.You could take this in many ways, but I see it as centering in on one thing (marathon), training, and finishing.

I have always been the kind of person that has a hard time with "finishing" things. Now dont get me wrong, I can almost always "finish" a good movie, or a bag of chips:(. But, when it comes down to finishing something that I actually have to work at, I tend to give up!

My running has been something that I have worked hard at times and slacked at times. My first year of running, I ran like every weekend for about 9 mths, mostly 5k's with a few 10ks. Then I ran my first 1/2 marathon and I became a "runner".

Puffy face and all!

Since then I have ran many races including 16 halfs.

 

2 relays

 

and a marathon

 

Yes, I do consider myself a "runner", and no one can take that from me.
So back to focusing, I have got to focus on my first triathlon and my next marathon. I tend to get off track and then scramble at the end. Its aggravating!

What am I training for now?

That's right Nicole, Laura, and I will be headed to Augusta GA in Sept to relay the Augusta Ironman. I'll be doing the swim, Laura the bike, and Nicole the run. We are going to have a great time.
 

My FOCUS list:

*Eat clean for the next 2 mths. This is my biggest hurdle. I can eat clean for a couple of days and then have one of those ugh days and it all goes to crap. I have had a lot of luck with the Paleo diet and I think I can follow this one at least 80% of the time. I am jumping into this one head first.
 I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

* Follow my training plan. Having my foot messed up for the past 2 weeks has really put a damper on my training. I haven't been able to get my foot in the water because of the open gash in it:( However, I am now able to get in, so full speed ahead.
I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

*Cross Train, Cross Train, Cross Train! I tend to not do enough of this. So I am focusing on 2 a days on shorter swim days and cross training on the other. I still cant wear a shoe, so rowing has become my go to cardio. 
I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

*Weight training, I have always LOVED lifting weights. Lately for some reason I have not been lifting, so from this day forth it will be a 4 time a week thing.
I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

*Drink more water. Water is all I really drink besides my favorite STASH tea, no sugar. But I need to drink more. I live on the Gulf Coast and its HOT HOT HOT!
I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

*Involve my kids and husband in as many "healthy" activities as possible.
We have been "SUPing" lately at the beach and swimming a lot.
 I CAN DO IT, FOCUS!

From this day forward its all about FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!

Keeping my eye on the prize!

 

Sweat and all!

 

QOTD: What do you need to "focus" on?

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