Notes from April
July 16, 2009
Vacation…Ironman/girl style!
Whether you took last week off from your regularly scheduled class in Athens or attended one of the other WoW! options, I hope you had a WONDERFUL week! My family certainly did!!
We vacationed IRONMAN style (or ½ IRONMAN in my case)!
Running: While some of you were running the P’tree Road Race, we started our July 4th celebration with a 10K (in the mountains at Lake Rabun). It was a challenging course to say the least. I took 1st in my age group and Michael won Overall Men’s Masters (that means you’re over 40!, but the fastest) and he brought home a PRIZE for the family….8 hours of jet ski rental-FREE! Kids were a little more excited about Dad’s win!!
Swimming: After our friends left, I took Robert’s place of guiding Michael down a part of the lake called “the narrows” in a kayak while he swam for 1 hour. I had no idea what an upper body workout that is! My triceps are still sore (or is it from holding on for dear life on the “Taco”?)!! For the record, I only swim in lakes for races. I find a lot of comfort in numbers.
Biking: Then there were the bike rides! We’d take off super early while the kids were still asleep ( I went 2.5-3 hours while Michael would have to continue on for 5!). It was so beautiful riding in the mountains!! Just beautiful and exhilarating . We had lots of challenging climbs and crazy steep descents. One minute we would be rolling along at 20 mph and the next struggle to maintain 6 mph then hit a wild 40mph downhill (you know …those kind of hills where you see the signs with a truck on it to show you how to stop if your brakes give out)!! I was sceeeered. It was so awesome being able to share this together!!
And more running!: I misunderstood Coach Michael one day when he told me where to run for 1 hour. I started off on a beautiful course along the lake, over a dam, but ended up running a 2.5 mile climb!! Cursing-wondering why he sent me up the side of a mountain like a darn billy goat?!? Turns out I was to go left, not right. Details! I know I’m stronger for it…somehow!
FUN!-Training just got the day started. All the swimming, biking & running were followed by a full day of skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, tacoing, fishing, reading, grilling, eating, and playing board games. Each day was a full day & we all slept sound at night!
I love that we’re an active family! It’s fun having goals and sticking to them, even making them a part of our vacation. Eat, train, relax & Fun! I can handle that!! It sure beats how I vacationed just 4 short years ago. I still remember sitting in a beach chair, covered with a towel (and a blanket of insecurity) dreading the kids wanting me to get up.
I’m glad I woke up and realized no one is in control of my happiness but me; therefore, I have the power to change anything about myself or my life…everyday – Just as you do! Go for your BEST LIFE!!
I’m energized and ready to see you at Boot Camp for one fabulous contribution to your best life!!
April
