After a great, but slightly disappointing start to the year, I realized I would have to put more time in on the runs and bike. Thus began a grueling time of the year. As a Pennsylvania State Representative, I was about to enter “state budget season” while looking at increasing my triathalon training. I have to admit that stress runs high when the money to operate the state in the upcoming year is in play. Still, I had hoped to be able to find some synergy, both by working out to relieve stress and to lose weight.
As it turned out, I was able to squeeze some runs in between committee meetings and the legislative session while I was up in Harrisburg. This frenzied pace came to a close and I had managed to lose weight during budget season!
The next race was one in Eastern PA where I finished 24th last year and 3rd in my age group. Would this race come together better than the prior two? Only time will tell.
