Thoughts on the upcoming year...

So as I was trolling around West Creek this morning, enjoying a ride with friends, my mind did some wandering...
I wonder what this year is going to bring me.
I had a discussion with JR last night about Marathon season and if a BQ is something I want?
I spoke yesterday with the Hub about another HalfIron and 50 Miler this year?
During my Saturday morning run, Maggie and I spoke about "just running and loving the run, not the clock"...
Then, today at the meet before the ride, Lady Em dropped the bomb..."how's your swimming coming?"
UGH!
So now it is time, it's all right in front of me and I have to start making some choices.
Here's where I am right now...
I know I will be coaching MTT Pink Nation on Sunday mornings again this year...
I know I will keep coaching on Saturdays for Keep It Movin'...
Tuesday and Thursday am's are my weekday runs...
I know that Tri Season is a must for me, so that means 2-3 times a week on the bike in the evenings as well as the MUCH needed 2-3 times a week in the pool, some mornings and some nights...
I have committed to June 2011 North Face 50 Miler with Judy, Maggie and Jill but the thought of November 2010 at JFK again is tickling the back of my brain.
Marine Corps Marathon is already set, I am in.
A BQ hasn't been a thought of mine for over 2 years and I have been fine with that.
So what if I just train for my best runs and see what happens? I don't think a 3:50 is in the cards for me and I am okay with that.
I am fortunate enough to have some really strong training partners. Maggie and Judy are vicious runners and great at pushing me when I need it.
Lady Em is a beast on the bike and I look forward to following her around the tri-city area again this year.
The pool..the pool still depresses me - let me use a similar analogy a friend used this morning - when I get in the pool with others, it's like running a run with a BQ runner while I am only a 12 minute miler.
Again, UGH!
So, it's safe to say that my athletic season for 2010 is a little up in the air.
Hopefully soon the dust will settle and my focuses will become a bit clearer, but until then, if you can just keep cheering me on please...
Please...
"Patience, persistence, perseverance"...
Run safe, run happy!
-d