Well, I have not posted since July. The Reason... I have a new son, I work two jobs, I have a wife, and I am training for an Ironman! Time managment has become something I am good at. I have done a total of nine races this season, including one Half Ironman. I am Tired! I have 60 days left to go until I toe the line for my first Ironman.
Being a father is great! It is more than I could ever hope for. I love it. Our son is doing well and has really bonded with my family. I do feel guilty because I have not been home as much as I would like or need to. Jorgia and I talked about giving up on the dream of becoming an Ironman, but in the end Jorgia said no way. She told me I have come to far, worked to hard, and spent to much money to not see it through. Plus, she said it would not be a good example to set for our son. This race will show him anyone can do anything if the work hard and see things through. That is a priceless lesson in my opinion.
I have the greatest wife in the world. I would be lost without her. She is a great mother to our son. She has been mom and dad over the last couple months and has not complained at all. I owe her big time when this is over. I would never make it through this long journey without her. Thank you God for my wife!
Well, one more race before the big one. I am ready for it all to over. I met a triathlon coach in the winter and she told me " You better be ready and willing to put the time in because it is a long and grueling process". I thought to myself whatever, you do not know me and what I am willing to do what it takes to win. Turns out Nicole was right, I had no idea what this process was about. Point well taken Nicole! But I am 60 days away and I think I will make it to the race. I just hope I can finish it!
