Getting Organised

It is tough juggling a full time career with a full time sport. Social life... umm, Saturday evenings are my social night! With aims to keep progressing in my career and also exceed in my sport, burning the candle at both ends is an understatement. This is something many of us do, but sometimes, you need to sit down and re-evaluate things. What is important to you? What are your goals? Where do you want to be? These are all tough questions I have asked myself in relation to my career and my sport. My answer is: I want it all!! And whilst I am at a point in my life where I can be selfish with my time, it is now or never.

For a third year in a row, I am going to juggle my career and my sport. Although this year is going to be a thousand percent harder. Progression at work means more responsibility (and in turn more mental focus, learning and stress). Goals in sport means more training is required which drains you physically. My goal in sport is to paddle the Molokai channel solo on 31st July 2011. In 2009 and 2010, I did this event in a team which is much easier to manage, not only on the day of the event, but in the training leading up to it as well. I know there are many people out there that are doing similar things. These people are amazing. I train with amazing people who help me stay inspired and determine to reach my goals. By watching them achieve their goals, it makes me more determine to achieve my goals. It is a scary thing to say your goals out load, so I won't. But I will let you know when I achieve them!

It is less than 22 weeks now and I have 2 races to train for:
Race1: Maui paddle: which is a 9.56 mile down wind paddle on the north shore of Maui.
Race2: Molokai paddle: which is a 32 mile crossing between 2 islands. BIGGEST THING I WILL EVER DO in 2011.

Staying focused and motivated at work and at training will be tough. The mental and physical exhaustion is brutal. But with mental strength and being a smart athlete, I CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING I PUT MY MIND TO. So here goes...