We had to take a selfy, cause everyone we know had a job to go to this morning. Trust me that it's the door of the motorhome we're standing in.
We chose to get 2/3rds of the trip out of the way today. We are sitting in the RV near some place called Cardinal Ontario, listening to the rain drumming on the roof. Roo and the kids are playing poker, I got in a little run that proved how out of shape I am, and all's well with the world. If I wasn't so neurotic, I'd be at peace.
Tomorrow we will take our time getting on the road, as we only have about 3 hours left. We'll pick up our rental car, and then get settled into Camping du Diable. Thursday morning is Ironman check in.
It's gonna be a very weird experience this Ironman, as there will be 9 family members there cheering me on. Along with Roo and the kids, there will be Jon and Lish, and her brother Ben, Grampa Brett, odd John, and John's brother from another mother, Dave.
I go back and forth from feeling energized by that, to feeling pressure. And in fact I think both feelings are good for me. The energy it gives is an obvious advantage, and I intend to use the pressure to keep me smart. I want to arrive at the finish line with pride, and the best way for me to achieve that is with a good marathon. And the only way to run a good marathon is to be smart all day long!
...and I found a very interesting quote to bridge yesterdays depressed to today's neurosis. Tell me what you think of it....
"To be depressed or neurotic is passive. It happened to us; we are its victim, and we have no control over it."---William Glasser
Love
Peter
We chose to get 2/3rds of the trip out of the way today. We are sitting in the RV near some place called Cardinal Ontario, listening to the rain drumming on the roof. Roo and the kids are playing poker, I got in a little run that proved how out of shape I am, and all's well with the world. If I wasn't so neurotic, I'd be at peace.
Tomorrow we will take our time getting on the road, as we only have about 3 hours left. We'll pick up our rental car, and then get settled into Camping du Diable. Thursday morning is Ironman check in.
It's gonna be a very weird experience this Ironman, as there will be 9 family members there cheering me on. Along with Roo and the kids, there will be Jon and Lish, and her brother Ben, Grampa Brett, odd John, and John's brother from another mother, Dave.
I go back and forth from feeling energized by that, to feeling pressure. And in fact I think both feelings are good for me. The energy it gives is an obvious advantage, and I intend to use the pressure to keep me smart. I want to arrive at the finish line with pride, and the best way for me to achieve that is with a good marathon. And the only way to run a good marathon is to be smart all day long!
...and I found a very interesting quote to bridge yesterdays depressed to today's neurosis. Tell me what you think of it....
"To be depressed or neurotic is passive. It happened to us; we are its victim, and we have no control over it."---William Glasser
Love
Peter
I think the quote is right on the money!
ReplyDeleteLove happy odd john
Passive you ain't, my friend. No depression or neurosis would dare interfere with this race. You will finish with pride because you're gonna be smart all the way. Got it? I'll be following you all day on Race Day.
ReplyDeleteLove, gail
Yup, love it!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be down there with you, but I will also be following you ALL day on Race Day! Right now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip! Hope you, Roo, and the kids have an awesome time.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Michael