Rainbows, Black Bears and a Friend

After finding out that I came in 2nd in Sunday's triathlon, already a dream come true, I realized that actually the best part of the day was all the poetry I witnessed along the way.
It started with a lovely morning rainbow spilling into the far end of the lake.
Just as we were about to start the swim, I connected with a great friend, who had came to cheer me on. It made the biking hills feel much easier this week.
And then there was the bear!!! .....holy Smokey decided to run across the road directly in front of my path and then ran with me along side of the road. I could hear him/her just behind some bushes. Well, there was the motivation I needed and off I went, nearly breaking the sound barrier!
A great day on all levels - physically mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

What’s Missing From Your Training?

Since I'm doing a triathlon this week, I've been researching inspirational articles to motivate my training. Last Sunday, a week before the race, I encountered the 1.5 mile hill that I will be biking during the triathlon. I rode up it to get the feel for the race. There I was, crying in vain for my mommy, my head filled with all sorts of negativity. I imagined all the other bikers being in much better shape and what their dust would taste like as they passed me. I thought my lungs were going to explode.
Before reading the attached article, I was in the process of developing anxiety about going back to that hill. Who would choose to be in that much pain again?
After reading the article my attitude shifted. These concepts can be applied to any challenge, focus on the positive, have some helpful quick phrases handy for inspiration and do the mental preparation along with the physical to get ready. Now I'm psyched to get out there and ride! Enjoy! What’s Missing From Your Training?

The CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION (CIOF): GREAT READING (AND SOME HOMEWORK)

We are in the early stages of creating this very much needed Foundation. Come and visit the blog. Come back often and read some great research and solutions that people are creating to effectively deal with Childhood Obesity. This is a place for a truly multi-leveled approach to the issues. We intend to speak to the uniqueness of each individual that comes through our doors.
The CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION (CIOF): GREAT READING (AND SOME HOMEWORK)