As if working outside all day in 95 degree heat is not enough. Why not go for a twenty-eight mile bike after. Surprisingly it was not all that bad. John and I meet at his parents in Coon Rapids and biked across the dam over to Elm Creek and did the north loop and back. We did this ride over a month ago and today's ride definitely reflected our hard work. The hills were easier and the flats were faster. Now we just have to start putting a little run into the end of these bikes and we will really start conditioning. That is the hardest part of a Tri for me and most other racers. The transition from the bike to the run. Pushing yourself on the fastest part of the race (the bike) and then attempting to jump off and get right into your running stride when your heart is pumping like crazy and your legs feel like jelly.
Thank you to all those who have been so generous in supporting my race with your donations. I am so close to goal and it continues to inspire me to push harder. Another thing that surfaced in life that gives me a reason to run is the news that Janet's mom Bernice has just recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and has been struggling for some time now. Janet is leaving this Friday to be with her and my parents are going to make the long drive with me to Prince Albert, Sask. this coming Tuesday. The trip has been planned, but the unfortunate news is new. Life's tragedies certainly do not discriminate.
That is why it is so important to take advantage of every day. What problems do we really have? I am certainly finding it more important to focus on life's blessing not it's problems. God continues to bless us (like it or not) with so many blessings yet we find it easier to focus on the problems. Even in the midst of our sorrow there is joy. Choose it today.
Success is living up to your potential. That is all. Wake up with a smile and go after life.
Live it, enjoy it, taste it, smell it, feel it. (joe kapp)
Choose it today!
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