Fireworks. That is how I am starting to feel with my first race of the season coming up in eight weeks, Espirit de She Duathlon. I have started the training, and am loving each minute of it. I did my long bike ride this morning of eight miles, primarily working on keeping steady pace. Something that I am focusing on for this race is pace. In past races, I have trained in different ways each time. This race I will be primarily focusing on pace, working to increase that pace as the next eight weeks progress. My favorite days so far are the sprint days, doing everything all out for shorter durations. Find what gives you that "firework feeling" - is it short, higher intensity workouts? Longer races but a steadier pace? Find it, and get it out there and do it. Remember, no one ever regretted a workout. Happy Saturday!