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Max and I had way too much fun

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Looks like you had a lot of fun!! My 3 yr. old just asked me if God made that man have pink hair like that.

Someone shared this with me this week and I thought I'd pass it along with some edits and thoughts after wards.

Sports fantastic.  It’s a really amazing thing that we get to choose our path’s with.  In a lot of ways, it’s like training for life without serious consequences.  You know?  I can go see if I can go flat out in a TT and worst case, I limp home tail between my legs having blown to bits.  30’ later I can go on with my day and things are good.  If I invested all my savings with Bernie Madoff… That would also have been a risk… but the consequences would have been a LOT worse.  Sport is cool that it helps us learn, grow, eat some lumps and experience some great moments but, in a safer way.  It’s hard to find our way with it.  But as we evolve, there’s a path for everyone.  It’s not a stable path, it has alternate routes etc – sort of like a pick your own adventure book (remember those J).  Some days it’s hard, frustrating.  Others fantastic.  In the end, the influence of all of it is awesome.  Keep digging and building your path Kathy.

I found over last 5-6 years participating in different variations of sport, I have learned a lot about myself. At first I saw myself repeating same behaviors in sport situations and then through some insights saw same patterns in my life outside of sport.  The tougher the journey the more I find I need to stretch myself and in the end grow.

I encourage all of us to look at what we are doing, why we are doing it and make sure it is bringing joy to our lives. Paths can change and we need to be open to trying new and different things stretching ourselves with a new distance, new sport, or a situation that new.

Racing and training is great as it can do so much for both our bodies and minds. 

Do you relate to this idea?

Sorry to be MIA for a while.  Still mulling everything over... here's the deal:

So, Doc says yes on I need ankle surgery (4-6wks in a hard cast, 2-3 in a walking boot, rehab + all the fun you can handle!), but No on needing it right away.  Yes to continue races - even running - AS FAR AS THE ANKLE'S CONCERNED, as long as there's a YES on caution/checking in with the unstable right every now and again.  What I can't do are things that require pushing off from the outside or inside of the foot, like ice-skating or quick stepping and dodging sports like soccer or hockey (or aggressively darting around folks in a crowded road race).  That's ok, they weren't on my list.  BUT, this also includes those balancing exercises in PT!  UGH.  I guess I could do everything but the balance work, but I feel like that's potentially one of the roots of my recurring runner's knee.  Really, Idunno.   

So, here're the questions bouncing around in my head: since I have the choice, when is it convenient to be out of commission for 2 and a half months?  Do I still want to do my first tri in May?  Do I want to have surgery right away and potentially pick up the second half of the season?  Do I drop out of my July 4th relay (~10k)?  Do I at least try to not be in a cast for July 4th cause my bf is still running and we're planning on camping? Camping in a cast would suck.... plus, if I didn't run I'd want to be support since we need to supply our own transportation and beverages for our team.  Do I want to be in a cast in the summer or late fall after this season?  I guess summer would be best for work-related reasons... I hate having to do my day trips to Jersey, but gawd help me if I have to do them on crutches!

What would you do?  Raincheck your very first tri?  Bail on your relay team? Work out the season without going above sprints?  (5k run is no prob - I can do those cold if I have to)  Don't do anything differently until your body tells you to?  (Although what does that mean if you have to sign up for events so far in advance?)

Here's my potential 'A Race' List:

5/10 - NE Season Opener Sprint Tri - Would be my first!!!!

7/4 -  Around Mount Desert Island Relay (~10k)-- also 4th of July weekend camping in Maine

8/8 - Wild Fish 2 Mile Swim (there's also a 5k swim in July I'd love to do)

All the rest on my list I could potentially take or leave or find another event.  These are the precious few I'm afraid of losing.

Oh, and PS---

Looks like you had a lot of fun!! My 3 yr. old just asked me if God made that man have pink hair like that.

Judi you look lovely!! I love the pics!

 I wanted to watch the video...but when I click the link all I get is my control panel?????? WTF???????

I'm feeling much better. Bad sushi isn't good food. T-minus 6 days until HIM. Only reliable good healthy food until Saturday.

I was MIA for a couple days. My girlfriends and I took off for a weekend away. I enjoyed some beautiful weather, good food (lots of local produce) and plenty of sleep. So awesome. I feel very rested. I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Hooray for Tuesday. I have my last Turbo tonight before the race this weekend. The posted workout looks like an easy spin and "run" to keep the body loose.

Taper madness sucks ... but I'm being a good girl. I'm so glad I didn't throw in 3 weeks of taper ... two is plenty.

Hooray for Tuesday. I have my last Turbo tonight before the race this weekend. The posted workout looks like an easy spin and "run" to keep the body loose.

Taper madness sucks ... but I'm being a good girl. I'm so glad I didn't throw in 3 weeks of taper ... two is plenty.

well i got my strength training done and now

Glittery texts by bigoo.ws

it's a georgous day here in Beantown - hope everyone else has a beautiful day, too!

Hooray for Tuesday. I have my last Turbo tonight before the race this weekend. The posted workout looks like an easy spin and "run" to keep the body loose.

Taper madness sucks ... but I'm being a good girl. I'm so glad I didn't throw in 3 weeks of taper ... two is plenty.