My Biggest Uphill Climb Yet
Here I am, a mere 73 days away from the first event of the season, the Gulf Coast Half Ironman. That seems like a long way off, but like a shadow in the light of day, the time is quickly fading away.
So am I on the right road of preparedness for this 70.3 mile challenge? I suppose it depends on who is asked. My coaches, mentors, teammates, friends, family, all think that I can pull it off. And if you catch me in the right moment, you'll see that I can drink that Kool-Aid too. I'm one of the lucky folks (I just knocked on wood) where I can head out with little preparation and get a good distance under my belt now, whether it's a swim, bike or run.
The biggest challenge that weights heavily on my mind right now is the challenge of meeting my fundraising goal of $5,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through this Team in Training program. I'm admittedly slow out of the gate with this effort. Normally, I send out some letters and do an event or two and I am able to reach my goal with little effort. This time, however, with the economy and the fact that pocketbooks have tightened up everywhere, raising these funds has been an growing challenge. There is a simple equation that solves this problem.
Time x Effort = Results.
As I physically prepare for a long, gruling physical challenge, I have found having to spend more time (a rare commodity for me nowadays) on creating events, outreach efforts, and awareness initiatives to help me reach my fundraising goal. Working on these projects, along with all of my other life responsibilities, makes for very full plate. On more than one occasion, I have been close to the decision of dropping out of training for this race because of this. I have decided, however, that instead of quitting, I’d see through my commitment and complete this last Team in Training race before I take a much-needed hiatus. As Winston Churchill once said, “Never, never, never give up.”
So, with 73 days to go, I know that I have a different battle, the battle of reaching my goal of raising $5,000 that I must conquer. It sounds easy, but this truly is the biggest uphill climb for me yet, and I'm looking for all of the tailwind that I can get that will push me over the top.
Are you one of the gusts that can help me get over this hill? I am hoping that you are. Come join me in my mission by making a donation on my Team in Training web page to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society today -- and join in spirit as I compete in Panama City this May where your partnership will inspire me through to the finish line. Most importantly, know that you are helping all those individuals whose uphill battles make mine look like just a walk in the park.
So am I on the right road of preparedness for this 70.3 mile challenge? I suppose it depends on who is asked. My coaches, mentors, teammates, friends, family, all think that I can pull it off. And if you catch me in the right moment, you'll see that I can drink that Kool-Aid too. I'm one of the lucky folks (I just knocked on wood) where I can head out with little preparation and get a good distance under my belt now, whether it's a swim, bike or run.
The biggest challenge that weights heavily on my mind right now is the challenge of meeting my fundraising goal of $5,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through this Team in Training program. I'm admittedly slow out of the gate with this effort. Normally, I send out some letters and do an event or two and I am able to reach my goal with little effort. This time, however, with the economy and the fact that pocketbooks have tightened up everywhere, raising these funds has been an growing challenge. There is a simple equation that solves this problem.
Time x Effort = Results.
As I physically prepare for a long, gruling physical challenge, I have found having to spend more time (a rare commodity for me nowadays) on creating events, outreach efforts, and awareness initiatives to help me reach my fundraising goal. Working on these projects, along with all of my other life responsibilities, makes for very full plate. On more than one occasion, I have been close to the decision of dropping out of training for this race because of this. I have decided, however, that instead of quitting, I’d see through my commitment and complete this last Team in Training race before I take a much-needed hiatus. As Winston Churchill once said, “Never, never, never give up.”
So, with 73 days to go, I know that I have a different battle, the battle of reaching my goal of raising $5,000 that I must conquer. It sounds easy, but this truly is the biggest uphill climb for me yet, and I'm looking for all of the tailwind that I can get that will push me over the top.
Are you one of the gusts that can help me get over this hill? I am hoping that you are. Come join me in my mission by making a donation on my Team in Training web page to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society today -- and join in spirit as I compete in Panama City this May where your partnership will inspire me through to the finish line. Most importantly, know that you are helping all those individuals whose uphill battles make mine look like just a walk in the park.
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