Scratching Not an Option for Dublin

I'm four weeks into my new job, and I'm busier than ever. I'm keeping busy and am having a wonderful time meeting new people and working on my tasks at hand. It's not uncommon that I am putting in 11-12 hour days; not because I must, but because I do really enjoy what I do. That kind of day can be quite draining, though. When I combine it with the fact that I have two little girls at home that have to go to bed shortly after I get home, the running is put on the back burner. (Yes, you've heard this before. I haven't reviewed my last posts but I bet you'll find a reoccuring message here.)

Well, after reviewing everything on my plate last week, I decided to see if I could pull out of the marathon and transfer the funds I have raised to a future race. Normally I can do that, but I came to learn that too much time had passed. The ticket has been booked.

So here I am. I'm behind on my schedule, and am not up to the distance that I should be at this stage in the game.

Fortunately, I have a coach, Susan, who has been wonderful in really working with me in my challenge of working with the limited time that I now have. I saw Sue this past weekend when I went to Flint, Michigan with my DC TRI teammate Brian to race in the CRIM 10 mile run. (It wasn't too long ago that 10 miles was an inconceivable concept to me, virtually unreachable. Now, it's not an uncommon occurance. I'm still pinching myself when I say stuff like that.)

Aware of my situation, Sue ran along side me during this race and helped me develop a game plan so that I can continue the forward (yet slow) momentum. Her goal is for me to finish the race without injury. My goal is similar, though finishing injury free wasn't my highest priority. It was simply finishing. I'm thankful that Sue is there, as all Team in Training coaches have been, to set me straight.

By the way, I finished my race this weekend in 1:56 (and that included waiting in line for a bathroom break). It was a great event, and I quickly remembered how much fun it is to participate in stuff like that. I know I'll have fun in Dublin, and the best part is that it is all for a great cause.

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