Can't believe that in less than less than 2 weeks, it will be 2015!!
This year has been interesting to say the least, but looking forward to the year ahead and what is in store personally, professionally and fitness-wise.
Personally, after I left the club, I was a little lost as it was my second home for a long time. It was definitely the BEST decision to move on and move forward but was a little out of sorts. I am grateful that I was able to connect with so many there (I had a wonderful fitness family at the Club) and am even happier that there are still many that I keep in contact with and will continue to do so. That means the world to me. In that process, I lost my fitness groove but a mental reset was needed. I'm happy to report that the groove is back and am enjoying every minute of it. I have learned to love working out by myself and have been to Athlete X and the Y, enjoying both. I DO need to take off the skirt and get outside to run. I miss it.
Professionally things have been changing. The decision to leave the club was a good one and necessary for my health and happiness. Fitness needed to be my own again and the club and I were growing in different directions. So it was time to move onward. WillI I teach again? Yes, I'm sure I will (it is a passion of mine). Working on determining where and exactly what that will be, but right now, I am enjoying being the participant and am not rushing into anything.
After leaving the club, I was also fortunate to be able to work for Zoro (a wholly owned subsidiary of Grainger) for a short time. It was a wonderful growing company but just not the right fit for the me, my family and for me to continue to be the hands on Mom that I have always been.
It was a great experience but am REALLY excited to announce that as of Monday, December 29th, I will be a product support representative Subzero-Wolf!!! I will have an 8 week training program in Madison (Madison area peeps - let's make plans to get together). After the training period has ended, I will be working part-time from home. I feel so fortunate to have been given this opportunity. I look forward to the challenge and to also have that work/family/fitness balance again. I do not want to be the busiest person that people know.
Fitness-wise, I have a few things happening. Nothing too aggressive on the race schedule but one that will keep me moving. Last year was tough with surgery, losing Dad, the car accident, and all of Ted's health issues, as well as other family health issues, so I really didn't race at all, except for the Wisconsin Half. Fun to run with a friend. That was about all she wrote for races this past season and I am ok with that.
This year, there are a few races planned but mostly riding, running and swimming for fun. There could be a few last minute ones that pop up though. You never know. The plans will be just enough to keep me consistant to potentially prepare for the Full Iron Distance in 2016. We will see. I do have a tendency to overcommit (as a few friends MAY have told me this a FEW times before). Working on that one. Baby steps people.
The biggest and most exciting thing that I am working on is, in 2015, I am going to strive to become a USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach! Really looking forward to that.
That's all there is for now. I do hope this holiday season you all can find joy and peace and always remember that life is good. Enjoy it, love it and be kind to one another.
I'll leave you with words from my friend Christi. 💗. Love to you all.
