I hate to admit it but that's how I tend to live my life. I get stressed over something, it never materializes the way I was worried it would--I feel better--until the next!
I think I can also safely say that the majority of the mini crises that my life seems filled with, are related to parenthood. Of course so are the majority of the joys!!
So I'll assume that this is the case for most parents, and leave it at that. Unless of course one of you mothers or fathers can assure me that you're the exception, and if so, roll on with the advice. I'm listening!
Aside from that, and probably my reasoning for making 2014 my last Ironman, many of my crises stem from my training. Of course the latest one was my rib injury, which had me thinking months of convalescence.
Maybe I can take credit for taking several days completely off, or maybe I let the worry overwhelm me, but either way, I believe I'm over this latest hump. While it's still tender, and while I still need to be smart, I ran 20 kms today without a brace, and with no serious discomfort. The schedule called for 23-24, but I am totally happy with my day. If things continue well, then I'll up the volume next week.
Tomorrow is a regularly scheduled easy day, and I'll use it to test out the water, and the weight room. If things go well there, then it's full speed ahead, with the exception probably of aero bar riding.
And back quickly to the alternating joys and trials of parenthood. I think a good analogy may be living in the country. Lots of frustrations out here, not the least of which is the freakin internet problems, but like parenting, I wouldn't give it up for the world!
run 20 kms, 1:44:08
"Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out."---Anton Chekhov
Love
Peter
I think I can also safely say that the majority of the mini crises that my life seems filled with, are related to parenthood. Of course so are the majority of the joys!!
So I'll assume that this is the case for most parents, and leave it at that. Unless of course one of you mothers or fathers can assure me that you're the exception, and if so, roll on with the advice. I'm listening!
Aside from that, and probably my reasoning for making 2014 my last Ironman, many of my crises stem from my training. Of course the latest one was my rib injury, which had me thinking months of convalescence.
Maybe I can take credit for taking several days completely off, or maybe I let the worry overwhelm me, but either way, I believe I'm over this latest hump. While it's still tender, and while I still need to be smart, I ran 20 kms today without a brace, and with no serious discomfort. The schedule called for 23-24, but I am totally happy with my day. If things continue well, then I'll up the volume next week.
Tomorrow is a regularly scheduled easy day, and I'll use it to test out the water, and the weight room. If things go well there, then it's full speed ahead, with the exception probably of aero bar riding.
And back quickly to the alternating joys and trials of parenthood. I think a good analogy may be living in the country. Lots of frustrations out here, not the least of which is the freakin internet problems, but like parenting, I wouldn't give it up for the world!
run 20 kms, 1:44:08
"Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out."---Anton Chekhov
Love
Peter
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