... RACE TIME - SD International Triathlon!!!

WOOO HOOOOOOO!  And here we go!  I'm SOOOOOO excited about the race tomorrow.

 

... not so excited about getting up at 3AM...

... not so excited about the extreme heat warning...

... but my training has been solid, my long bricks on the course have been fantasic... I am excited because I am ready and I look forward to having fun at the race tomorrow.  I know, I know... isn't that how you are always supposed to feel... like you are having fun?  Don't get me wrong... this is NOTt going to be a walk in the park... 1,000 meter swim, 18 mile hilly bike, and 6.2 mile run, but I am looking forward to mentally talking myself through the pain and (hopefully) a great race!

And, I don't think there are jellies in the water... :-)

If you are interested, here is my 2012 SDIT Race Report

Time for dinner and bed... see you for the 2013 Race Report tomorrow!

... reason #247 - Why I Love My Husband...

... footprints... on our honeymoon...

... I called Jeff today and Jessica (our 23-year-old daughter) answered his phone. 

Jess - "MOM... that is the CUTEST thing ever!"

Me - "What was so cute?"

Jess - "Jeff's ringtone for you is the song from your wedding... your first dance song... 'When A Man Loves A Woman.'"

I could hear Jess handing Jeff the phone and telling him how cute the ringtone was...

... and I could hear his smile as he took the phone and said, "Hello." :-)

((( cue the butterflies that filled my stomach as I gushed through the rest of our conversation )))

Music Day... Don't be "Broken..."

There is a new song that I've added to my training playlist.  It is a slow, but powerful song, and it reminds me why it...IS... SO... IMPORTANT... TO... PLAY with your spouse. 

Don't let yet years go by...

I know...

...you are dealing with the kids...

and the bills...

and everything else...

...except your love. 

Don't get yourself into a place where your relationship is "Broken." You have a choice... broken from him.. or playing with him... :-)

Don't worry, you are "not broken, just bent... and you can learn to love again!"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwx4iTRLXG8

If I'm talking to you... listen to Pink's "Just Give Me A Reason." Little steps can make it happen.

Life and love are AMAZING...don't forget why you love.