Thanks!

Day 19
ibuprofen: 600mg plus a couple of ice packs on the way
34 days until triathlon

Today I rode 16 miles on my bike, and even with stopping twice to get a drink and regain some feeling in my toes (my toes keep going numb on long rides. I must be pinching a nerve somewhere.), I made my goal distance in 1:32. It was supposed to be an hour and a half-long ride today, so it was really nice to go the distance I was hoping for.

While I was trying to keep up with everyone, one of my trusty training partners kept reminding me that I only had to worry about myself, and that the goal was just to get there. And if I keep at it, and do all the training, I will get there. It was good to be reminded of this fact! So thanks, trusty training partner!

You know, this seems like such an individual sport, but really, honestly, I would have basically no hope of doing this if it were not for the vast team of people who are behind me and all around me. My husband, for example. He goes back and forth between being proud of me and being a bit frustrated about the child care duties he is taking on. But he keeps helping, keeps supporting, keeps going. My friends and co-workers never fail to congratulate me on what I've already done and encourage me to keep going. And then there is the training group - I know we all keep each other going, so it's really important to me to see you all every week. So, thanks to each and every one of you! You make this sort of non-athletic person, who'd really rather be sitting in a chair doing embroidery or reading, able to get out there and do something great. Thanks!