First, I just finished watching this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy, the only show I follow religiously, and i'm NOT ok with them killing off Meredith Grey. They better bring her back to life next week!
Secondly, what's up with people not having faith in my ability to conquer challenges that I set my sight on? Yes - i'm injured. And I found out yesterday that my injury typically takes 6-8 months to heal, as long as i'm careful and don't reinjure myself. However, i'm making great progress. I ran a 15 minute interval today on the treadmill during my physical therapy session with no pain in my posterior tibial tendon. I can ride and I can swim. I have 4 months until the Philly Tri and i'm working with a team of people to get me to that starting line.
So what's up with people second guessing my decision to do an olympic distance tri as oppossed to a sprint distance (which is only half of the olympic). Yes, I know it will be tough - it will be a challenge. But I read an article this morning in Bicycling magazine about not choosing "safe" goals, but setting your sights on those that are indeed a true challenge - and even if you end up failing at achieving this goal, you will find many successes along the way.
So listen up people - I ran 26.2 miles, 16 of it with an injured tendon that could have snapped. I've buried my father, i've faced cervical cancer, i've lived through heartbreak...and as hard as these times may be, I come out stronger at the end. So I will participate in an Olympic Distance Triathlon this June and I will finish. I could use your support along the way - it's not going to be an easy road i'm taking. If you don't want to believe in me - that's fine - i'll prove you wrong. But before you second guess me and the decisions I make, take a good look at yourself - are you taking the "safe" road or are you taking on a challenge that you or others are going to second guess?
Those who truly know me are giving me tremendous support - and I thank you. I don't know why i'm letting those who really aren't in my life or haven't been for quite some time get to me. I suppose i'm breaking out my funk right now and am more determined to take control.
3 comments:
HELL YEA!! I truly don't remember ever seeing you fail at something you put your mind to, I certainly don't expect this to be an exception to that rule.
yikes, girl. i really wonder wtf people are saying, cuz girl, you are angry! let it out, and you show 'em!
i won't say i know why people say what they say, cuz i don't know any of the details of who's saying what, but in general those comments could be motivated by
jealousy
dissapointment in themselves , maybe for letting their dreams die
fear
or very possibly - concern for your well-being.
regardless, i support you in whatever you do, as long as it's a mentally,physically healthy choice, and it makes you happy - which this goal and tri training program certainly seem to be. good luck and enjoy!!!!
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