We Do It Together

So, as usual, things are crazy with the Wellness Task Force. This is the time of year that I lose my husband and my kids to a desk full of requests, to do lists, and things to review and update. How it all gets done, I’m never quite sure. Certainly the training goes by the wayside – much to my chagrin I might add. Last week I ran twice and swam once. Forget the bike. I haven’t ridden in at least four weeks. How am I supposed to complete a half-Ironman in just four short months? I am completely overwhelmed.

Is there anyone out there that understands my pain??? There must be other working mothers/wives who have similar personal goals. Maybe you just want to finish your first 5k…or make it all the way around the block without stopping. I remember when those feats seemed equally as daunting as a half-Ironman. The first time I tried to run around the block I stopped four times! Yes, four. I’m not exaggerating. Maybe I could ride 10 or 20 miles, but I sure couldn’t run around the block. Everything is relative and I’m here to tell you…well, I suppose it’s more of a request…I’m here to request that you post your goals, share your athletic dreams with me. I could use your inspiration and I think we all have a story or two to tell. (Simply click on "comments" below and post your story.)

This weekend was the longest non-stop run I have completed since before the CIM last December. Seven miles. In a way 7 miles might as well be a million, but I know better now. I know I can run 15 w/o stopping when I train for it. I was thrilled to finally have run 7 miles without stopping. I mean, I had to STOP TALKING when we were running uphill because my heart rate was probably at a trillion bpm, but otherwise I was okay. In fact, I was great. I felt great. It felt great. Like conquering a beast inside me—a beast that said, “Maybe you’ll never run more than 4 miles non-stop again.”

I want to push my limits. I want to know how far I can go and for how long. Speed isn’t as important to me (I know it is to some of you out there), but completing my goals is very important. So, how with this crazy job of mine am I going to be able to meet my goals? I think you know the answer…we do it together.