End of the Suspense!

So in the last two months just what have I been doing? Training- that's what!
And it there a multitude of extra projects at work that take up that little time it takes to dedicate to a blog! A business school for our newest trainers at the club, finishing the plans for summer programs, post-testing and celebrating successes with our Go Red participants, and the ups and downs of family life; learning a sister-in-law has to struggle through breast cancer and that the same sister-in-law just became a grandma for the third time - just a week before her surgery.

So a little struggle to get in a long bike ride, the allergy reactions to a chlorinated pool that create a day of sneezing and congestion after an early morning swim, and the sore hips that set in at about an hour and a half of a two hour run....small things to complain about. Do I keep one breast or get rid of them both and eliminate potential problems? Do I want to face that question instead? I've got choices that are better than that and I'm going to appreciate it and remember pain is relative.

I've also got renewed inspiration in a group of first time tri-ers! Our beginners tri group is awesome. We've had two group swims now, a strength/core work out and one each bike and run workout.
Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses but they are doing great and supportive of each other! We meet at West next Wednesday at 5:30 to run hills - so join us if you're local and up for an hour challenge. Anyone can do this- and you'll be a stronger runner for it!

One gal on a mountain bike battled through a 13 + mile bike ride finishing against the wind. Made me feel rather silly complaining about my ride on a tri-bike.

Watch for some of the pointers in each sport we've shared with this group over the last couple weeks. Consider creating an out-of-comfort zone challenge of your own!

Some days when I have to run and am not 'feeling it' I remind myself that race day in November I am going to regret not going. Having the choice is a gift. I have lots of gratitude and then I go out and do it whether I feel it or not!