It’s been really quiet on here. Realllly quiet. The only thing moving is our fugly mustaches. I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise since most of the contributors are on holidays.
This has been one tough month for me. Training actually seems easy in comparison to what life has been bringing, especially at work. It kind of all happened at once, like a really slow sunami that just blanketed my life with stress. I guess this is what happens around budget time. Nothing is ever good enough, done soon enough or was done under budget. What was priority a week ago is now seen as a time waster. It seems whatever dircection I’m going seems to be a little off North, even if the compass is pointing directly to the pole….
I’ve begun or tried to write about 5 posts but have lacked the words or energy to put anything up. I’m glad Ma has taken the time to keep updating the Movember pics as that has been the only thing to change in 2 weeks (thanks to Amanada for putting a post up as well).
Besides the work flu, training has been going well. Currently I’m in the midst of looking into what it is I want to accomplish this year. Part of me wants to try and pursue the Ironman thing, work my way up the ladder and eventually try my hand at the pro route. My other thoughts are saying screw the whole IMan thing with their wave starts, high entry fees and lack of prizes. Why not race at smaller but still competitve venues, work on getting better (also save cash) and maybe even score some good shwag..
Realistically once I can bridge my swim, whatever choice I make, I should do ok. How long this is going to take I don’t know… Some people say I can knock off a few seconds per 100 each year. If thats the case when I hit 35 I should be hitting my prime. To be able to look into the crystal ball….
I feel like I’m starting to come to a crossroad where before, I could get away with how much training I put in and it didn’t effect my “other life”. I’ve never been one to just kinda do something. It’s either in or out. Right now I’m kinda “in” both but I’m having a hard time choosing which one is going to take the full on use of my resouces. How does one find balance in the things they like and the things they need…
Flash Back
Although I don’t really remember this story but when I was 5 years old I was learning how to write. At that time I couldn’t choose which hand to use, so I used both. This was until something inside my noggin clicked and from then on, I was a lefty. Whatever it was then will hopefully come again soon.
Happy Trainin
Cliff
im at the same crossroads. i say fu$k it and take the plunge. you talk to the majority of athletes and thats what theyve had to do.
make sure you get your support wagon tho
If you ever figure out that balance thing, lemme know will ya?! I’ve been working on it for almost 50 years and I’m no closer to a solution.
My motherly advice. For what it’s worth … when you do something you LOVE the sacrifices – usually lower pay for longer hours – don’t seem to matter. But when you do something you HATE, better be getting something back – higher pay, longer vacations, lots of great sex – or you’ll resent every single hour of every single day. Not much of a way to live life if you ask me.
Besides kiddo, you’re too young to “settle” (as in settle FOR … not settle down. But that too!). Live your dream. We’ll be there to support you no matter what you do. xo