Okay, so this picture is from July, not super recent, but it's one that I love. 
Not because I look awesome (b/c I don't think that), but because there, on my face, is exactly how I feel when I finish these races. I had just sprinted my way up that little hill to the finish line giving it everything that I could...putting it all out there. 
This triathlon thing is hard for me. I think I've expressed that before. Athletic endeavors...yeah, well it's just hard work. Give me a new piece of sheet music to sight read, or a new book to devour...all over it. Give me open water and ask me to jump right in?? I'll look at you like you're evil and slowly lower myself into the water and panic for about 3-4 minutes.
My journey though this past year and some months has been incredible. I've met some wonderful people, new training partners, new friends and found some new confidence. Looking back at the start of this 16 weeks of training when we had to ride 40 miles and then the next day run 7 and then a month or so later be able to ride 75 miles and run 13...well, it's just flabbergasting and it's ME doing it! My race is rapidly approaching and every time the word 'Sunday' is spoken I throw up a little in my mouth. :) Nice right? Sorry, but really this is how I'm feeling.
What have I learned?
That I am capable of more than I give myself credit for.
That my husband does support me, even if it's not in the way that I expect him to (ie; the way that I would do it for him!)
That I have no ambition to do a full IronMan, I won't say never, but seriously this takes enough of my time...I can't imagine doubling up on the training.
That I have incredible friends that have helped me through this time in one way or another.
That the will to finish will overcome the physical challenges of any given day.
And that said...
That I WILL finish this 70.3 mile race on Sunday.
Thank you all for hanging with me through all of this. I hope to get back to the entertaining blogs soon. I miss them as much as you! Peace for now!
3 comments:
HOORAY! I can't wait to see you out there on Sunday...way to go with your training, now enjoy the last full training day with TONS of support and people cheering for you all along the way. What an accomplishment!!!
Did you ever know that you're my hero? And everything I would like to be?
Glad you like it!
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