Ten Things of Thankful. The Procrastinators Sprint Triathlon Edition.
I’ve got a triathlon next weekend. Which is great.
Except I’ve not been doing much in the way of training for it — especially this week while at the beach with the extended family.
So I’m trying to muster up positive thoughts about why this is a very good thing.
10. I will be well rested.
9. I did get rather a good arm workout on Wednesday deep sea fishing.
I will be able to pull myself through the water so much better. Okay. That didn’t even sound convincing to my mom.
8. It’s only a sprint.
“It’s only a sprint” is thought by anyone who,
a. never has done a sprint triathlon before.
b. keeps themselves naturally in tippy-top shape.
c. is 30 years old or younger.
c. is an absurd genetic freak of nature.
7. I have been continuously hydrating on Chardonnay this week.
6. I biked miles at a blistering 5 mph in the broiling sun on a beach cruiser.
Once or twice.
5. Got out in the Gulf with my goggles and had some most excellent open water swims.
The swim next weekend is 500 yards. I got at least a couple of 500 feet in.
4. Tan most excellent camouflage of cellulite.
I definitely will look more fit with my tan in my tri-wear.
3. Can’t think of anything.
2. I will be setting a good low expectation time to easily best the other two triathlons I have planned this summer.
ha.
1. And I have the health and strength that day — Lord willing — to do it. Just thanking the Lord for each day he gives me ability. Even a slacker’s, procrastinator’s ability.
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Aww, good luck next weekend and think you are going to do a great job 🙂
Thanks Janine. At least I’ve done this a few times before. Counting my mental toughness to pull me along. “I think I can. I think I can.”
Like Janine, I wish you all the best this weekend. You’ll do wonderfully!!
My favorite is number 7 lol! Best of luck next weekend I know u will make us proud.
#3 – that’s where you need the Book of Secret Rules (see the Wakefield Doctrine post for full info on this)
Hope your triathlon goes so well. GOOD FOR YOU for doing it. Hydrating with chardonnay sounds awesome.
Good luck next weekend.
I like the idea of tan hiding the cellulite. I’ll be out soaking up some sun for sure this week.
Cheers – I drink red.
Being well rested and well hydrated are definitely on the plus side. Thanks for the enjoyable tongue-in-cheek. Have fun next week.
I always say, if you can’t set a good example, then be a really bad example.
Thanks Tana. I show up for better or worse.
Ha. And set realistic expectations.
This list was a keeper. I laughed so hard! I wonder…do you find Chardonnay more hydrating than other wines?!
But in the end you are so right. Just the fact that you have the drive and health to challenge yourself is worth weeks’ worth of thankfulness.
Well, Chardonnay doesn’t stain the teeth — so your smile looks brighter crossing the finish line.
Thanks Barbara — it will be a good time no matter what.
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