It's now September 20th. I am the world's worst blogger as it has been over 2 months since my last post. Let me try to catch up as best as I can. The triathlon came and went and just as I suspected, the swimming beat me. It was a rainy day and the ocean was upset and wavy. My nerves got the best of me. I panicked thinking I would not make it and I kept looking up and checking how far off I was instead of just concentrating on making it slow and steady till the end. The JAWS marathon I told you about didn't help. It's funny how the mind succumbs to ridiculous things when you panic. I honestly thought that I was going to be swept away by some sea monster in the midst of drowning and not being able to complete the swim. I laugh now sitting here writing this. But that day, I was not laughing. I was freaking out. I ended up walking out of the water, mid way, defeated and feeling quite the loser. Then I thought, there's nothing keeping me from trying again and preparing for the swim. Next time, the ocean won't beat me. So I stared out at the vast ocean that defeated me this time. I'd be back next year and this time, I'd be ready for waves and I was going to put forth a strong swim. It was okay. Another lesson learned in this long road.
Fast forward to August. The end of summer, a two week vacation and the beginning of school came in a flurry and working out fell low on my list of to do's. I can blame the lack of time but I also have to blame myself for not making the time which is something most moms suffer from. Everything and everyone else goes first. I put in a run here and there but I won't lie, I slacked. I SLACKED!!! There, I said it, I own it. So, let's get over that and move on. Here I am in September and triathlon season is behind me so I need a new goal. The Disney Princess Half Marathon comes to mind. Do I dare?
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