New Year.... New everything....

Well, I finally did it!  I put on my Nike's and bundled up for my first run of the year, and my first run since the beginning of December.  Wow!  I can't believe it has been that long.  But I felt really good considering.  I have a lot of races that I already want to sign up for this year, but I am going to be smart about getting back on track.

This year will be an interesting one for me.  I have been with my husband for over 12 years and we have been married for 6 years.  We have two beautiful three year old boys.  But now, things are about to get interesting.  Over the past year, we have realized that we are much better as friends.  Therefore, we came to the decision that we should separate.  I have gradually started telling family and friends and their reaction is, of course, shock.

So, here it is, a new year, and I'm looking toward the future with so many questions.  I wonder how my children will fare during this transitional phase.  I wonder how well my friendship with my soon-to-be ex-husband will hold up during this process.  I wonder what the future has in store for both of us.  I'm anxious about being a single mom, but I am excited at the same time.  I also hope for everything wonderful for him as well.

So as I look out into the bright blue yonder, I ponder my new life ahead of me.  I know that I will be stronger, physically and emotionally.  

Happy training everyone!

Remember me?.....

So a friend of mine reminded me of how long it has been since I last posted (thanks for calling me out, Jen).  I guess this off season has been off in more ways than one.  I've even sort of lost touch with my triathlon training partner (miss you Mimi).  So much just gets in the way of everyday.  There are so many things we want to accomplish and too little time in which to do it all.  I am usually the queen of prioritizing.  But things have gotten so mixed up in my head that I've almost forgotten how to prioritize.  And by mixed up, I simply mean that so much is trying to cram itself in there, that everything just gets pushed around.

Are you still with me?  I'm sure I've lost about 25% of anyone that may have been reading this, haha.  And for all you other "how many things can I put on my plate and still have a life" folks, thanks for sticking around.

I will probably be joining the many, many millions of other people that say "this new year, I'm gonna be more fit".  I promise Jen!!  I will be back in my tennis shoes in no time!  Just let me finish this last piece of chocolate cake..... and  ooh ooh!  Are those pumpkin muffins over there??!!  I can't just let that last lonely muffin sit there and not be enjoyed.  I mean I DO 

have a heart.

As for all you "really need a picture to make things interesting" folks, here is a shot of my babies:  

The suspense is almost too much to bear.....

Happy Training everyone!

My little casanova.....

Since I’m not much for talking about running since I’m not, well…………..running, then I will continue to talk about the main joy (or joys) in my life. And since the title of my blog is 50% about them, I guess it’s time to write about them for a little while. Hope you run-o-holics don’t mind too much.

It is amazing to see how much my boys have changed over the course of three years. Ethan was always the lovey dovey one, always needing to be held close and taken care of. And Chase was ..... well..... a bit of a "hands-off" kinda guy, with an independent spirit and autonomous will. But now Chase has transformed into this casanova of affection, constantly wanting a hug or just to sit with me. I totally love it, of course. I mean, how much longer will I get to enjoy this? At some point they are going to really push me away, as if in a "mom, you're embarassing me" kind of way. So for now, I'm loving every minute of it. And I have to tell you about Chase's latest "feel good" moment. Here's how the conversation went:

Chase runs over to me, I pick him up and he wraps his tiny little legs around me, places his hands on my face so sweetly.

I look him in the eyes, knowing that this fleeting moment will pass just as quickly as it came and I say "I love you Chase".

He looks me fondly in the eyes, not knowing just how blessed he makes me feel and he says, in his most sincere, precious voice, "I love toast".

Isn't he just so sweet??


Happy training everyone.