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Congratulations!!!!!!!

You got engaged and the Sox won the pennant....all is right with your world!

Congruatulations!!  Now if I may be so bold as to give you a nugget of advice.  Stay involved.  Go to the Florist, cake people, etc.  But maintain Veto power.  I really didn't care on many of the things, but if I really didn't like something, I said No.  But stay involved...it's kinda fun.

Especially when the florist looks at you weird because you're the only guy in the room and your asking intelligent questions.

Go get up!!

That is really fantastic news!  Congrats!

Congrats Kris on your race! I will have to head over to read the report.

Also congrats on the engagement, gator, that sounds awesome! 

This is turning into Dr. Phil......It is more second marriage. My first lasted 7 years and yielded the lovely thing one and thing two.  I agree with everything you all said.  She is a wonderful woman and will get my undivided attention in all things matrimonial.....She does not know how to swim, but that may change before my six year decides to drown her

Say a prayer for me to whoever it is you pray to....You all are wonderful people!!!!

So sorry to hear this. I sincerely hope things work out for you, however they're meant to work out, whether its a reconciliation or going your separate ways and moving forward from there.

Hugs

BTW, I have to second the whole counseling idea. Its unbelieveably hard work, but ultimately is worth it. Not only saved my marriage, but made it better than we ever could have done on our own. Also, like gator, have known people who did it, and came to the conclusion that separating was the best thing, and were able to do it more peacefully.

Sorry about that news.

For getting back into the training, I would take a week to two to ease back into it to build up.  Do you have another race planned this fall?  If so, then try to tailor the buildup into a training plan for that race.  Your fitness should be good, so once you build up a little you'll be in good shape.  On the other hand if you jump right in, you might injure yourself and that would set you back.

Those pics in your blog were really cool.  Loved the "bitte" story!

Heather,

I am sorry that you are having to go through this.  As I confessed earlier this year in this very forum, I too went through exactly what you are going through.  My training went to hell because my nerves were so messed up, I couldn't eat.  I couldn't eat, which meant I couldn't train.  I lost 12 lbs in two and a half weeks, which on my frame is A LOT of weight.

But after all of that, we went our separate ways, and I had to learn to live on my own again.  And you know what?  I am okay... great, in fact.  I have gotten to spend more time with my friends and got to make some new friends in the process.  My time is mine now, and considering what little spare time I do have, my life has gotten much better.  I am so much happier now than I was and that has made all the difference in the world.  I feel like ME again!

People are going to tell you that "it gets easier" and I know that you are an emotional mess right now.  But you will be okay... you will definitely be a different person because of it, but that is okay too.  Learn from it and don't allow yourself to make the same mistakes.... don't ever take for granted the people that care about you.

That said, WE ALL care about you!!!  And I know that you will be okay with time.  Be strong and know that we are here for you when you need it.  {{hugs}} You'll be okay.

For anyone who has been helped by Dan's advice (which is everyone reading this!), you must read this link:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=8594&year=2007&month=9&day=29

Gator22,

Is your engagement the end to our singing days.  I think we should have a triOK reunion at your wedding Daddy Warbucks.  Congrats! 

Gator developed all this manly confidence after loosing pounds and pounds of weight.  I thought Gator was waiting for her to ask.  GATOR"S BRINGING SEXY BACK. 

I know the song you sang to her that stole her heart.  It is the same one you use to hum when we walked a beat together in the hood.  Bryan Adams Baby!

Look into my eyes - you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart - search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more

Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

Look into your heart - you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am - take my life
I would give it all - I would sacrifice

Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
[Everything I Do, I Do It For You lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]/>
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you

There's no love - like your love
And no other - could give more love
There's nowhere - unless you're there
All the time - all the way

Oh - you can't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it - there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you - I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you - yeah I'd die for you

You know it's true
Everything I do - I do it for you 

Thanks!  I think I just had a good day.  But I'm glad that it happenned because it puts me in a better mindset for my 2 big races coming up.  Being confident that you can do something is SO huge in this sport.  If you think you can do it, you're most of the way there.

Dan, that is AWESOME!! Man, I want to be like you guys someday....Aaron, we will always spin. Now that you are a certified trainer to the stars you can whip me into beach wedding shape!!!!

We will update you all on the spinnning soundtrack once the weather gets bad here, which should be soon. Of course they are predicting 87 degrees for my HILLY five mile race this weekend....UGH...

Ha, you have been smoking the funny stuff if you think so!

Just do not wear anything purple Gator, and you will be safe.