I did it. I took the plunge.
I signed up for my first sprint triathlon! I've been training for a few months now, I just haven't said anything about it here yet. My race will be September 15 so I still have some time to train, which is good because I'm going to need every minute! The photo of me above was last week at the local reservoir (which is actually the race site) when I had just completed my first half-mile open water swim. You should have seen the funny look Porter gave me when he saw me in that get-up. :)
A sprint triathlon is the shortest distance. My particular race has a 750-meter swim, a 14-mile bike ride, and a 3.2 mile run. Which for me might as well be about a zillion miles. You have to know that I am NOT athletic at all. AT ALL. In elementary school, I used to sit at recess and read a book (usually the latest installment in the Baby-Sitters' Club series) rather than run around playing soccer or whatever. I never liked sports, can't hit a ball, hate running. This whole swim/bike/run thing is so far out of my comfort zone, it might as well be in outer space. Every single time I get in the pool, on the bike or the treadmill I think, "I am out of my mind. There is just no way I am going to be able to do all three of these things in a row because just doing one at a time wipes me out completely."
But. I AM GOING TO DO IT. My new motto for myself is "I can do hard things." I want to show my kids that they can work hard and do things that don't come easily to them. I want to show Maren that even Mommies can be physically strong. I want to prove to myself that I can set a goal and finish it.
I can do HARD things!
So proud of you for stepping outside your box. You may have just created the new catch phrase, "I can do HARD things".
ReplyDeleteI need to apply that to my OWN life and take my cosmetology state board.
I will be cheering for you on Sept 15th.
Wow - what a big step! I wish you all the good luck and good wishes there ever was - I know you CAN do hard tings! Way to go to be a role model to your Daughter. And to all of us out in blogland that NEED to do some hard things. Myself included.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the title, my immediate thought was - huh, she is already doing something hard - raising two kids!
ReplyDeleteWhat you are doing is awesome! You have reminded us all we need to do things outside of our comfort zone.
Thanks for the inspiration today and know we are all rooting for you!
I SO admire women like you! I would love to be physically strong, and able to do hard things like a triathlon. Keep us posted on your training, and I'll be cheering you on from blogland!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I don't have an athletic bone in my body. I also spent recess reading BSC books! I love your new motto and I'll be cheering for you!
ReplyDeleteYOU.GO. GIRL. You can do that and then some! I am a former elementary school sissy..who became quite athletic at above 18. ! I always amaze myself! From being Catwoman in the Batman Stunt show(high falls,whip work,LOTS of tumbling!)...to my obsession with cardio dance classes at the gym...especially supah tough Turbo-Kick ! go girl!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I know you've worked hard to do this. I am no athlete either and wouldn't even consider it. You're awesome!
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