Thanks To You in the Real World

The last couple of weeks have been interesting in my Ride:  climbing steep hills, hill repeats, miles of going for negative splits, long distance runs, brick workouts, etc.

However, they are not quite how you'd imagine. 

I've had the best support crew in the whole wide world, Jim. He is the most loving, strongest and wisest man I know. 

I love watching our girls actually pursue their dreams. They, too, say, "Go, Mom!" Kids are perceptive. We tell our kids about our hills within reason. We are family! Very important: They need their kid freedom. Our climbs don't become theirs and of equal importance their climbs aren't ours. We provide home, safety, love, encouragement, room to learn from error. Ahh, tears come to any mom's eyes talking a/b the family she loves. So much in a home, it just doesn't have to be perfect to work just right. 

I've faced a tiny injury but, it's slowed me down to a greater climb that has nothing to do with a sprain. I've gained a little weight, again nothing to do w/ my greater climb (just a byproduct). I came to the sport in pretty good shape because exercise helps me feel happy thus making me a better mom and wife and person. 

Jim's actually exercised more than I have lately. Those who know my love of exercise would tell you that this is highly unlike me. But, in thinking about and researching my current climb, it's okay. Blaming either me or anyone else does absolutely no good. At some point in anyone's life who is HONEST, this is the time they find out about the real world and what makes them tick. Several athletes actually talk about these times. Some hide it for game's sake. 

It's so weird, but today, I am okay. I slept 2 hours last night. So, I am very tired. I research and am doing my best in this run. 

Actually, part of maintaining fitness in this area is "aerobic exercise". After seeing my "girlie doc," he congratulated me. He's highly experienced and popular in the gyn-field. He's also a runner who races. He told me that if I was in the running world, there would be support like no tomorrow. He said that aerobic activity is very helpful and I am doing all the "right stuff". 

I will be learning patience in my tri-training. This is a hill that many climb and one that I do not see impossible. So, onward and upward one step at a time. Love and kindness towards myself are very important in this journey. I want to be running, biking, and swimming when I am 80. So, I am taking responsibility for it. I read only things that help me move in an upward direction. I read the honest books. Guess that's why I liked, "Full Time & Sub Nine" so much. I like Lance, too. He talks about the lows and how it helps him now. Love and patience and moving forward one step at a time. And yes, I will do it.

Thanks to those of you who are working to get in shape before you go to work, it helps me to do the same. Thanks to my tri-friend-moms who have to hustle b/c they can only workout in the morning. Seeing Jim ride that fixie to work everyday gives me more inspiration than he will ever know. Abby riding her bike to school and back, does the same.

Jim, Abby and Emma, You are the best! I love you!

Happy Training to you all no matter where you are in the process.

Christy