Today I failed . In the pool . Big time. It has been on my mind all day and wanted to write down some of my thoughts. Since this isn't just my scrapbook but also my journal of sorts. I had been down with a bad cough all weekend. (Ok, so I did some easy spinning while watching Ocean's Twelve but that does not count. I did that even the night before giving birth to Noah.) Tis morning, I drag myself out of bed to go swimming at 5 am but get to the pool a little late because I needed to deliver some tents for Haiti. No big deal, I thought, I want to take it easy today anyway. Before getting a chance to warm up, I hear: "Today we are going to swim 3,000 meters and I will time you." What ? WHAT? How? Why? "Coach, with no break? Why? That's going to be the most boring workout ever!" "Because you have been wanting to do it for the Ironman!" "Who? Not me ! I am not even..." "Ready? GO !" I jump in and know right away that I am not...
Mom of 2 Wild Boys, Wife to a PhD Student, Professional Triathlete