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“Somewhere behind the competitor you’ve become, the practices, the people who pushed you, the races you have competed in, the long time dedication, and the friendships you have made along the way, there’s a little boy who fell in love with the race; do it for him….”

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Getting it all done?

Wow! It's just too much for me sometimes! Tomorrow Micki leaves for Arizona to teach for Spina Bifida Association, I leave for Des Moines- then Arizona and the girls head to the farm then back home with my folks until we get back. I'm going to miss them so much and feel pretty horrible to leave them for a week. It makes getting everything ready tougher- not motivated. I think it's probably from guilt as we are so blessed to be able to do these cool things!

Another reason I'm fretting is trying to get some monster training in while all this is going on. I have a 5 hour ride and 2 hour run to try and squeeze in this weekend. I'll be helping coach the MJETS team as well as do some Regional Development Coordinator stuff. It's great to get to go down and see so many awesome athletes and be on my own a bit but I do get overly worried about how it will affect rest, recovery and my general health (which hasn't been good lately).

All of this is such a blessing and my children will be with both sets of Grandparents which is also too cool for school. I guess I need to heed my own advice: "enJOY what your doing while doing the best you can".

I hope you all have a blessed and safe weekend of training, family time, work and anything else we are privileged to do!!

* I gotta get Kate to help me get some pictures up on this thing!

4 comments:

Shannon said...

John,
I look forward to seeing you this weekend. I'm sorry you haven't been feeling very well lately. I saw you need to do a 5hr ride and I know a long bike trail you can ride on. It starts near Waukee (a little west of Des Moines) and goes for about 50-60 miles. Have a safe trip!
Dennis

Anonymous said...

Two posts in one week is almost too much to handle!

Breathe deep, you will get everything done!

You need new pics for sure...

juliemac said...

Time with Grandparents is so special- they won't even miss you! just kidding!
Good for you for taking some time for You and Mickey in Arizona.
Somehow, it ALL gets done.
Put those cute pictures of your girls at the beach on your site. You can do it, I will walk you thru it!

Iron Girl Nyhus said...

Have fun in Tuscon. Greg is so pumped to be joining you! I sent my camera with him, so hopefully he will capture some good pics :) Be safe.