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wbayek - 2010-06-11 3:37 AM
Anyway, as he was really struggling to repeat back a 4 number sequence I had given him, it dawned on me that his entire life is a lot like my triathlon journey: he has to work crazy hard and even so he'll still never out achieve other kids in the normal, measurable ways, but he and I know the truth!  I'm dedicating the rest of my triathlon training and racing to him and I'll always have that little extra to shut up, HTFU and deal with it.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

itsallrelative_Maine - 2010-06-10 9:18 AM

That was wonderful. Made me want to go out and fit in the run I blew off this morning. Consistency is key, my inner motivation is also key. Thanks!

wbayek - 2010-06-11 10:56 AM No trainer because I'm not at home, but the jog sounds like a great idea.  I think I'll try a short warm up jog just to get the heart rate and legs pumping.

ray6foot7 - 2010-06-11 2:45 PM Along the lines of Warren's post a month or so ago:

I posted on Facebook this morning that I was getting anxious about racing tomorrow for the first time in 10 years.  My wife comments back, "Don't think of it as a race, think of it as training for September. It is good practice for you. Work out some of the kinks in your transitions."  Really?  Where in the hell did that come from?  I think she has been sneaking in time on BT.

aarondavidson - 2010-06-11 7:34 PM

The immediate hill is hard, can you go the other direction?

wbayek - 2010-06-11 3:37 AM ... it dawned on me that his entire life is a lot like my triathlon journey: he has to work crazy hard and even so he'll still never out achieve other kids in the normal, measurable ways, but he and I know the truth!  I'm dedicating the rest of my triathlon training and racing to him and I'll always have that little extra to shut up, HTFU and deal with it.

wbayek - 2010-06-11 12:37 PM Warning - sappy post, but I just want to tell some people who may understand more than most.  Skip it if you're not in the mood.

Yesterday morning I was helping out with my youngest son's program.  We (mostly my wife!) do a pretty extensive amount of special work with him to give him the best chance in life.  He tries amazingly hard to do things that "typical" kids do without thinking, but he never gives up.  He has his moments, like all of us, but for the most part he just plugs away.

Anyway, as he was really struggling to repeat back a 4 number sequence I had given him, it dawned on me that his entire life is a lot like my triathlon journey: he has to work crazy hard and even so he'll still never out achieve other kids in the normal, measurable ways, but he and I know the truth!  I'm dedicating the rest of my triathlon training and racing to him and I'll always have that little extra to shut up, HTFU and deal with it.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

wbayek - 2010-06-11 3:37 PM Warning - sappy post, but I just want to tell some people who may understand more than most.  Skip it if you're not in the mood.

Yesterday morning I was helping out with my youngest son's program.  We (mostly my wife!) do a pretty extensive amount of special work with him to give him the best chance in life.  He tries amazingly hard to do things that "typical" kids do without thinking, but he never gives up.  He has his moments, like all of us, but for the most part he just plugs away.

Anyway, as he was really struggling to repeat back a 4 number sequence I had given him, it dawned on me that his entire life is a lot like my triathlon journey: he has to work crazy hard and even so he'll still never out achieve other kids in the normal, measurable ways, but he and I know the truth!  I'm dedicating the rest of my triathlon training and racing to him and I'll always have that little extra to shut up, HTFU and deal with it.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

mdfahy - 2010-06-15 9:12 PM I bought a bike trainer today, I wasn't brave enough to try rollers like Warren though.  I also signed up for B2B HIM, my running buddy signed up for it with me.  He sucked me into running races and now I am pulling him into tris!

mdfahy - 2010-06-15 9:12 AM I bought a bike trainer today, I wasn't brave enough to try rollers like Warren though.  I also signed up for B2B HIM, my running buddy signed up for it with me.  He sucked me into running races and now I am pulling him into tris!

billsorg - 2010-06-16 3:58 AM

Friends of mine that have older kids say that my daughters should start hating me and wanting nothing to do with me at about the age of 12 or 13.  So that puts my race out a good 5 years or so.

billsorg - 2010-06-16 12:58 AM
Friends of mine that have older kids say that my daughters should start hating me and wanting nothing to do with me at about the age of 12 or 13.  So that puts my race out a good 5 years or so.

itsallrelative_Maine - 2010-06-17 9:09 AM

I'm with you on that one. I figure I should spend the time with my girls now (ages 7 and 9) while they still want to hang out with me (and before I embarrass them by my very presence). I also think it will be worthwhile for me to build up a good base in triathlons before attempting the longer distances.

I'm sorry that your goal was changed (that can be frustrating) - but the reasoning makes complete sense...and this way I might actually be ready for an IM when you are! I think the pursuit of an IM finish is a family affair. If the family isn't behind you on your pursuit - it can be a very lonely place to be.

So - in my very roundabout way - sorry to hear it, but it sounds like the right decision.