Monday, November 28, 2011

Time for another first

In a lot of ways I think I am ramping up for December 1st---why? Because I like firsts. Some may say its because I'm so competitive but that isn't it. It's because I am rejuvenated by new beginnings and while you can create those in your head at any time, I sometimes need the help of a clean calendar.

Turn the page
Start fresh
Try again

(The ONLY thing that could possibly make a first even better?? Is when it lands on a Monday! Ooh boy that's a double dip!!)

For now, I have to settle for a Thursday but that is okay because I am ready. You see.....seven (7) months from Monday is Ironman Austria, July 1st, 2012---my second Ironman endeavor! I am officially signed, sealed and delivered (i.e. paid) for my next Ironman race.





Thank goodness adrenaline served the better part of reason or I would have calculated the conversion rate of euro's to realize this endeavor comes at a heftier price than my North American Ironman! For those close to me, it will come as no surprise that I am not worried about it! I have lots of time and there is money to make between now and July!

So after several extremely stressful weeks I chose to focus my eyes on a light...shining off in the distance...Ironman. Psychotic to some..yes. Therapeutic for me...no question. But it feels good so I am heading off in the direction of that positive beacon. On many days in recent past, I needed the light because frankly, it couldn't get much darker. I have had help from true friends and my family along the way.....my own personal luminaries to help me find a brighter path in dreary darkness. For all of them...I am eternally grateful.

I look forward to sharing this journey with those who care to read about it. The journey to my next Iron adventure and the lessons that brought me here, the ones I learn along the way and how I feel when I end up at the finish.

This is my story. I am J-squared.