- In March, I joined the YMCA so I could train no matter how hot or cold it got. One week later, the main road to get there closed for construction until October, doubling the already long driving time. I probably went 3 times all summer.
- In September, I realized that I wouldn't be ready in time to do an organized triathlon that wasn't on a Sunday, so I decided I would have to do a solo triathlon.
- In October, I got in the pool for the first time and started swimming laps. This was also the month that Luke decided to freak out every time I took him to the daycare. After a few instances of being interrupted by a crying baby as soon as I got in the pool, I decided to cut out the swimming. The triathlon became a biathlon.
- Also in October, Andrew started his surgery rotations and became crazy busy. This made my schedule crazy busy and training was put on hold for a while.
- In November, a friend asked me how my goal was going and I secretly wished I had never told anyone. She asked if I was doing a full or sprint triathlon (biathlon). Quickly decided to do sprint (5K run, 18 mile bike).
- In December, I tried to take Luke to the daycare again...Failed.
- Last week, I thought maybe I'd train for a week (at least as much as I could fit in before the daycare came to find me with a crying Luke in tow). Luke got strep. Training went out the window.
- Tonight, I had to wait until Luke went to sleep because Andrew's studying for a big test. I hurried to the Y and began the big event. The run went fine, but a few miles into the bike, I realized that I wouldn't finish 18 miles before the place closed. Made the executive decision to bike 15 miles and call it good.
- At about mile 10 I wished that I had biked more than once to get ready.
And that, folks, is how you slowly destroy a goal. But I'm still counting it.
6 comments:
Good for you! You never gave up. I think that I might have given up all together and gone home and watched T.V. I am proud of you.
Maybe it should be the "realistic-ification" of a goal! You totally rock making it work for you! I made a goal to do a 5K this year, found out I was pregnant, and quickly went to pack up on my calories without ever looking back.
Maybe some day...
LOVE this. Sometimes reality is just a little hard to face! I had the goal of a half marathon in May ... I don't think I ever got past 3 miles in my training. Not that this is a confession board of un-met goals, but at least we can try again next year, right? Then again ... maybe I'll just shoot for a 10K or so around October. Wanna join? :)
I'd count it too. Actually, I'd probably just lie to everyone and say that I'd done it even though I hadn't. Way to go, Lo!
Well, I'm impressed anyway. Hey, I've got 2 free 7 day passes to Jazzercise. Right there off of Kenny. Want to go to work off some Christmas gainage some time in January?
I'm proud of you! No matter what the obstacles you didn't give up!
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