82 days until the big event and I've finally started training. I got my bike (thanks to the sweetest mother's day/graduation gift from Brandy) on Saturday and today I was able to get up early, go for a good 5-6 mile ride, do a small run, and then after lunch did my 16 laps up at the lap pool. The tri consists of a 1/2 mile open water swim (equivalent to 16 laps) followed by an 11-mile bike ride, and finished off with a 5k (3 mile) run. It feels so good to be working out consistently again and I'm hoping that my metabolism and body reacts favorably and I can say buh-bye to all of these pesky extra pounds.
It's been a busy week - I had my graduation on Saturday and it was actually pretty cool! Devin and I were selected to be interviewed by a news/camera crew - pretty funny! Brandy came in for the weekend, so it was nice to have her there along with the other two girls and my mom and sister. After the graduation, we went out to a quick lunch and then over to REI for my bike. So exciting!!
Mother's day was somewhat uneventful and I tried not to take it too personally. Brandy and J went to church with us and as always, Pastor Ray was awesome. After church, we met up with Brandy and Brooke for an early lunch. Devin and I had a great talk about expectations on special occasions. I explained that for my entire life, I always made sure to go out of my way on Mother's day and my mom's birthday. Now, we might not be very close, but I do love her and I do respect her. From an early age, I recognized that mother's day was an opportunity to show her my love, gratitude, and respect. I realized that although we didn't get along, she did so much and I know she sacrificed for me. The least I could do was give her one day to show how much I appreciated her. It wasn't done out of a sense of obligation or to prove anything. It was just how it was supposed to be.
On the business side, things are starting to heat up. We've got our classes planned for the rest of the year, the website is almost done, and now we just need to market the heck out of our classes and get people in the seats. This is so exciting!
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Graduation?? REALLY!!! I feel sad that I didn't even know and send you a card or something! Way to go! And way to go on the tri!! WOW! You are my hero for even considering it and once you do it, you will be doubly my hero!
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