What a crazy summer it's been! Don't lose heart, though my blogs have defineatly lagged, my training has not. Summer threw me for a loop. Thinking that I would have more time to train with the looser schedule, having 4 kids home all the time threw my training routine out of wack more then I expected! With 8 weeks to go to reach my goal of finishing my first sprint triathlon, I am re-motivated with meaning!
Over this past 10 months I have noticed huge change, not only in my body, but my attitude for living. Like I've said in past posts, exercise truly does affect mind, body and spirit. I notice that through my exercise, I become reconnected with my Lord, thus pray more regularly. My stress is reduced and I am better able to serve my family. My body is actually relaxed, which makes me feel better about myself, that I'm taking care of myself and therefore can take care of others better.
The past two weeks I have started preparing mentally and physically for my challenges ahead. Along with a very sick dog, I've started to train following a schedule leading up to my super spring in Chicago at the end of August. This has given me a more structured routine which has been good in dealing with out of control circumstances of a sick dog and many vet trips! I'm back to being able to run 4 miles, even though they're 12 min. miles! But, hey, I'm running! My swim is still on track and during my bike in the Grand Haven Tri in July, I biked 12.5 miles in 45 minutes! I was happy!
So things are moving along and I'm glad to be back to track my progress and share it with you. Here's to tri-ing!:)
