I think I like stress. I guess it kinda keeps me motivated and focussed on an objective. If there was no stress in my life, then I'd become complacent and literally bore myself to death. However, when the stresses start to add up, it's a fine balance of management skills. I'm glad I'm a teacher b/c, apparently, we're 'pros' at multitasking. I hope I can just transfer this skill to my personal life.
As far as athletic endeavours are concerned, here's what on the calendar:
1. Boston Marathon - April - My last marathon, for a while..
2. Toronto Women's 1/2 Marathon - May - I hear there's a chocolate station.. Mmmmm.
3. Muskoka Long course triathlon - June - Give me HILLS.
4. Peterborough Half-Iron - July - Feelin' HOT, HOT, HOT.
5. Ironman Canada - August - Blink..I have NO clue.
My goal is to finish each one with a smile. That being said, my type-A personality becomes a bit obsessed with numbers and results, so I usually have my 'secret' goals and am sometimes disappointed if I come up short. For now, I will focus on my initial goal. And to be honest, it will be definitely easier said than done, because they will all hurt like hell, so the smile may be more of a grimace..
On the home front, my Niblet is keeping me busy as ever. It's incredible how one little person can tire you out so much. Well, he's not that little any more. I am currently in physiotherapy because carrying his 19 lb frame on my post-partum body has been debilitating in all areas - lower back, neck, and shoulders. But, no matter, he is my sweet little sumo. Watching him develop is amazing as he grows right before my eyes.
Although it's not 2009 yet, I am excited for the new year. The husband will hopefully be on a more structured work schedule so that will give me more permanence to my training schedule as well.
January marks the official start of training.
For now, I think I'll have another cookie.
