Race #5 out 14 completed...

6/14/2014

Yes your read right... I completed race number five last weekend. For the first time in racing I was calm and excited. Not many nervous gitters at all. It's strange for me but I felt confident and was just there to do my best no matter what the outcome was. I must say I had a blast! I am also freaking happy to report that I never once used my asthma meds while racing. I took the usual before we left the house but nothing while racing. So the first tri wasn't just a fluke with not needing it. Was awesome seeing majority of my tri group there supporting each other and friends there doing their first one too. Was feeling super proud of everyone there. The Vulcan Tinman Tri was a great time and I can't wait to do it again next year. My son did his first U13 triathlon and he rocked it. I was such a proud momma. He is really coming out of his box and learning to experience life. Learning there is more to life and to always try new things.

This whole experience with my son and I keeps bring us closer together. He talks to me about anything... Yes even too much info but I rather have that then not telling me anything. He told me the other night on our way to another soccer thing for him that he was proud of me and said I was strong in three ways. I have a strong body, strong mind and a strong heart. He made me tear up will driving. I am blessed with such an amazing son who has come so far in a short period of time. So with all this driving I've been doing for him and feeling run down it made me realize he is worth it and I wouldn't change anything. He also told me I rock at being a mom and a dad. Lol silly kid.

Personally still going thru changes and working thru my past. Happy to report as I work thru things and put them away once and for all I am happier and becoming a more positive person without it becoming work now. It's coming more naturally now. I am not having as many nightmares anymore and my dreams are turning into happier ones where great things happen to me. Life though has been that way too where I am experiencing better and happier things. I am loving myself more, working out more at home now that I can and happy seeing changes in my body already. I like getting an awesome workout in and feeling accomplished and even better when you start seeing results faster too. I just seeing things different and better each week it gets easier and easier. My house is looking amazing too and I've been busy in my flower beds... I just need to get the grass cut if it can stop raining when I am actually at home. Lately it hasn't worked out yet.

I am grateful for my friends old and new that are in my life and keep in touch with me. Thankfull for spontaneous nights out and joking around at work. I am happy that my ankle is starting to feel a bit better finally after having another week off it. The taping has really helped now if the swelling can stay down it will be perfect.

I am contemplating my half marathon race on July 1st due to my ankle and I have a run on June 28th with my son that I will do even if we have to walk it. We had so much fun doing it last year. I guess wait and see how things play out and take it from there. I have July off so can rest it more since I don't have a race until August 9th. I am looking forward to a break in July when we go on vacation to get away from everything. It's been needed badly for awhile now.

I am just happy to report things are going well and I am enjoying where I am in my life right now. I haven't felt like this in many many years. It thanks to all the people that have come into my life and especially my parents for being there thru it all and putting up with all the crazy stuff. Lol words can't express how grateful I am for them.

On that note I will leave it there. Will keep you posted one what I decide about my half marathon. I am thinking positive thoughts about it.

Until next time...