Self portrait
Posted on | August 18, 2005 |
I did a 20 mile ride today (averaging just over 17 mph) through rolling farmland, up steep hills under shady maples and beeches. Past meadows of cornflowers, clover and alfalfa. I saw two tough farm boys, about twelve years old, tossing rectangular hay bails onto the bail elevator. Zipped past a field of black and white cows, lying down, flys on their backs, chewing cud. And felt the incredible gleeful surge of adrenaline in my legs. They’re feeling stronger now, than ever before. I’ve been running daily, and am inspired by this lady to start training for a triathalon. I’ve always wanted to, and could, I think. If I dared. It’s the end of the season though, and the only race I could find near where I live, happens on August 27 which seems too soon. I’d be all jittery and anxious, crashing into the water with so many other people. But when I told DH of my dream, he said “Beanie & I will be your pit crew. Let’s go this week and time you on the course.” Just like that. Such a major vote of confidence. I love that.
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August 18th, 2005 @ 11:38 pm
You rock! Seriously though, I’m in awe. I have thought I might want to train for a triathalon in my future as well. I put it as my goal before I turn 40. My only problem is, I’m a weak swimmer. So, right now I’m focusing on the running and then I’ll turn to the cycling.
Best of luck with it–it is great you have your family’s support as well!
August 19th, 2005 @ 9:33 am
I have to know, where do you live? You don’t have to say the town name or anything, but just a general region…MA? CT? NH? VT? Wherever it is, all your posts make me want to jump up and move there! Congrats on your ride today and good luck prepping for the triathalon. I watched my former roommate train for a marathon and when she completed it I stood at the finish line crying because I was so proud and so happy for her for accomplishing something so great.
August 19th, 2005 @ 10:05 am
Wow! I am so impressed — you go girl! And how wonderful you have such a supportive husband!!
August 19th, 2005 @ 4:44 pm
Your motivation is so inspiring
August 20th, 2005 @ 1:56 am
All that AND you’re a hottie.
Whahoo!
August 24th, 2005 @ 4:12 pm
WOAH! Dude, I just noticed your link to my blog! If you can ride 20 miles you can do a triathlon. I also noticed how you kicked your husbands ass while running (I LOVE IT) a less than 8 minute mile pace. That too tells me you can do a triathlon.
The hardest part is signing up! http://flydigemini.blogspot.com
You can do it!