It is being able to find that balance that makes us supermoms. So, I ask, what is your "triathlon"? As you're knee-deep in motherhood, what are you doing to train for your own race?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
For the Record
Race day was full of craziness, chaos, pain, fear, doubt, mistakes, exhileration, relief, and joy! My times were 21:06 swim, 51:48 bike, and 31:17 run...I have completed my first triathlon...I am now a triathlete! This realization was something I quietly mulled over, scrubbing poop out of my son't bathtub, that very evening...another first for me, I might add. I laughed at the irony of the day being filled with two milestones, both of which being badges I could wear with honor...both being war stories I will reflect back on throughout my life...both very much highlighting that balance between me and motherhood.
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So, I know you mean, figuratively, but I am actually doing a triathlon Sat. Your bike is way faster than mine, and my swim is 300 in the pool..So I'm hoping for a time of 8 minutes for the swim, 55 minutes for bike (13 miles), and 30 minutes for the run (3 miles)! Thanks for sharing your accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteAnd, a sincere good luck to you! Triathlons are such a challenge but so rewarding. You can do it...take a moment, during the race, to just take it all in for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI´m from Mexico and I really would like to be part of your project. Maybe you are interested in a kind of translation for mexican parents
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