Game Over (Part 3: I think)

Dad calls me last week and unfortunately suffered an injury and won't be able to race this year.  I'm so sad for him and disappointed.  He was 80% ready and on track.

I originally planned to race on my own, but once he signed up I was committed to racing next to him and finishing by his side.  Over the past few months, I've wanted to quit to focus on bodybuilding, but didn't want to bail on Dad.  

Today is the last day to withdrawal from the race and get a partial refund.  I've been weighing my options going forward.  

Ironman

Good

• Awesome Race Day experience....like no other
• Admiration and respect of family/friends
• Cool accomplishment to reflect on
• Already signed up, been training 10 months

Bad

• Behind on my training
• Pain in hips, knees, IT band
• Do not enjoy biking or swimming
• Do not look forward to training each day
• Find myself skipping SBR workouts to lift
• Time consuming, especially on the weekends

I think the bottom line for me is that I should enjoy and look forward to the training and the race....and I don't.  So I don't think it makes sense to race the Ironman next month. I plan to step away from endurance racing for a few years to refocus on Bodybuilding.  

As I read through previous blog posts here and at beniger.blogspot.com it becomes clear to me that neither Triathlon or Bodybuilding are a perfect fit for me.