Girl's Training

Our girls are in full-force training for their own tri. Abby (age 14) writes everything on her calendar. Emma (age 8) needs a calendar and asks what we could do today. 

Abby had a very interesting ride... quite the experience yesterday and one that I've never quite heard before. I've seen deer, snakes, pee'd in the woods or laughing too hard on the bike, crying on the bike, etc. All sorts of crazy stuff... but hers tops the cake. 

She was doing hill repeats on a trail she and I have traveled many times. It's a sidewalk trail and safe for kids her age. On her last hill repeat she spotted 2 horses having a very very good time. A mom can't be 2 places at once. I had to take Emma somewhere. Out of breath, Abby called me as soon as she got home, "MOM! I SAW THE GROSSEST THING EVER ON MY RIDE!!" I was laughing so hard and thinking, better them than catching Jim and me.

We are honest with our kids. And they call it like they see it. They actually do talk to us and we laugh a lot in the house.

Emma was standing next to me asking, "What? What? What?" I had to explain to her what happened within her knowledge bank. 

Allergy Note: For those of you who have nut allergies, gluten or whey allergies this is for you. One of our kids has a nut allergy and is lactose intolerant. We have discovered a food brand named "Enjoy Life"... provides great alternatives for training energy. "Stretch Island Fruit Co" does too. 

Happy Racing,

Christy