I rode with a friend this last weekend who reminded me that I hadn't blogged in a while.  I wish I had more time, but I suppose if I did, I'd choose to sleep or love on my family just a little bit more.  Training isn't the problem.  Work isn't the problem.  Family definitely isn't the problem.  Time...there's not enough time!

I don't even know what week it is, but I do know I'm past the half way mark.  Training Peaks keeps me honest and thank goodness it's on my iPhone.  I check often to see what I'm supposed to be doing and when I'm supposed to be doing it.  Sometimes I'll pull up the date and suddenly gasp out loud, "What?" as if it's wrong or something.  But after a few minutes, I take it all in and convince myself that I can do it.

The weather has turned warm and humid.  It's like we had really cold weather...and now warm.  Why isn't there an in between? And if there was an in between, why can't it last for more than a day?  Well one thing is consistent for sure.  The wind by golly!  We've got wind and you can count on it all the time!  The humidity has zapped my times quite a bit and has left me feeling a little defeated on workouts that should have felt somewhat easy.  I guess I'm getting ready to embrace the SUCK.  :)  Race day is sure to be warm and humid and I'm counting on the wind to be there.

I must say training is going well.  I feel good!  I'm not "technically" injured in any way.  It takes me a while to get moving on my feet now and then, I have my "Oh my gosh that hurts" moments every week, but my body is holding together quite well....for the time being.  How ever far it let's me go....it will have been further than I've ever been in the past and that I am happy and thankful for.

Other things I am thankful for:  My husband that talks me out of crazy each week when I think I'm about to lose it.  My son who tells me it's OK to take a bite of junk food now and then.  My daughter who is swimming with me now and bless her heart she endures the long swims.  My dog who has done such a great job protecting me on dark early morning runs.  My dad who I so enjoy riding with and I can only win a sprint with if I play dirty.  My mom who just simply does not question my sanity.  My sister who I am more alike than I ever realized and it scares the crap out of me.  My friends who don't laugh at my goggle marks anymore.  My hair stylist who fought hard but finally cut all my hair off.  My riding group who doesn't expect something more from me.  My foot doctor who remains quiet, but knows the day is coming.  Kelly, who stops by my classroom now and then to make me laugh and remind me that it doesn't all need to be that serious!  I could go on because there is so much to be thankful for each and every day.  Most of all for Jesus Christ who will never change even though everything around me threatens to change daily.  He is my constant.  He is all I need.