Who woulda thunk?

So, this morning I woke up irritable. I didn't fall asleep until around 4 (got home from work at about 12:30pm, tossed and turned until then), and slept until 10:30. I read some 12 step stuff, to try to grab some serenity, had some breakfast, coffee without half and half because we're out - argh - and answered some email. I wandered around a bit, not wanting to do a THING on my to-do list. My knee still hurts from throwing myself on the sidewalk Saturday, so I had the perfect excuse not to run. But, I thought, just go run, you're only scheduled to do 3 today.

I got out my Wayne Dyer podcast, and headed around the neighborhood. What a gorgeous day! It's 83 degrees, mostly sunny. I heard about an awesome site www.hollyriddel.com on the show. Her rings are wonderful.

Then, about mile 1.5, I have an epiphany. I am no longer restless! If I don't do everything (or anything) on my to-do list, it's not a catastrophe. I didn't work out yesterday because of work and feeling terrible from my tetanus shot, and lo and behold, when I don't work out, those feelings of restlessness, irritability and discontent run rampant!

Somehow, I think I've become one of THOSE people. You know, the ones who "have" to work out? If I don't work out for long periods of time, my migraines come back; they are very sensitive to stress after all. But, I have never been an "I have to work out every day kind of gal". Hmmm. Never even saw it coming.

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"Forget about likes and dislikes, they are of no consequence. Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness."— George Bernard Shaw

I swam this morning. That was after, at a pretty nice pace, tripping on the sidewalk and doing a faceplant. Well, actually, my face didn't hit the ground, just my knee (hamburger), my shoulder, my other knee a bit, and both hands. I was so grateful I hadn't hurt myself for real. Yep, looked like a real winner. The guy running behind me on the path, though, was nice. Understanding. I only had a quarter mile to go at that point.

So far so good with Goofy training. In reference to the above quote, I did NOT feel like swimming this morning. I felt like sleeping. So I swam, lol. Whaddya know, it was greatness AND happiness! I felt better after my swim, 1100 yards.

Today I am getting a schedule together for pre-training for the Florida 70.3 in May. As soon as I get a check in the mail, I'd like to sign up for that and the Ironman Cozumel. Yep, you read it right...it's out there!

Have a phenomenal day :)

Another good quote

Today's quote...

"When we come close to those things which potentially break us down, we are walking the path that will break us free." — James Arthur Ray

Some days when things seem too hard, I have to remember that everything is happening for a reason and at the right time. Everything helps me grow.

Plans

Well, apparently I've mentally sorted through the garbage I wrote about earlier (with a little help from my friends...). We requested to be off on May 17th next year to do a half Ironman. Yep, nutso! But, insanity is FUN. I do have to admit enjoying the question of "you're gonna do WHAT?!?", shortly followed by "why?". If you're reading this blog, though, you probably understand. Here's a pic I got off my camera today. Cleaning up a bit...

Escape to Siesta Sprint Tri

I did my first triathlon today. I was so proud of myself for finishing, even when I saw my time. I thought it'd take me longer than 2 hours and I finished in just under. The bad part, was I finished almost last. I run slowly. Too slowly. I'm frustrated. I have to decide what to do - keep doing these things, marathons, triathlons, and be slow, or change my life around to get better. What's important to me? I kinda wish someone was following my blog to give me some feedback.

Oh, by the way, currents were interesting - thanks Ike.

'Nuff Said

A grave is a place where the dead are laid to await the coming of the medical student.

Ambrose Bierce