Life is so short. You gotta live it to the fullest.
I must've slept only 2 hrs last night. All day yesterday and all night last night, I dug really deep and asked myself if this is really what I want. I talked to many people and my coach. It's a huge commitment I'm making. I've been playing with the idea of doing a full ironman for a while now. And today, I officially signed up to do a full ironman next year in Tempe, Arizona. The big date: Sunday 4/13/2008.
I had always hated running... and couldn't swim anything other than breast stroke. Biking has always been just for fun since I was a kid jumping the ramps, riding the stairs, and jumping over my little sister. (I know.. I know... I was a kid. I do love my little sister.) I can still remember making a comment few years back that I'll never do a half or full marathon. That it's just crazy. But I've always admired all the people who are so athletic and competing in triathlons. I thought, maybe, just maybe, one day I can do that too. It all seemed so distant back then. I couldn't swim or run. But fast forward to today... several open water triathlons, half marathon, and bike tour under my belt... 3 weeks away from my first half-ironman. Today, doing a full ironman race is becoming a realistic plan than a distant dream .
I'm definitely nervous. And scared that I may be in way over my head. But I'll never know unless I try, right? And thankfully, I have a group of supportive family and friends. Who at the same time all seem to think I'm crazy...
But hey, I came to the conclusion that I am just crazy like that... my brain somehow works that way and keeps dreaming up goals that I want to achieve. But dreams are just that, unless you make up your mind and really go for it, they will never have the chance to become reality.
Anything is possible... just gotta do it and keep trying... one step at a time... just keep trying.
I have 12 months... I'll keep reminding myself that I can do this. This one won't be easy... I hope next year this time, I'll be posting my finish time. Wish me luck.
