Hello my friends,
I have chosen to alter the presentation of my blog from a retrospective recollection of the promise to my father, and focus on the future that I am preparing for myself through the sport of Triathlon. One that includes health, happiness, greater self-awareness, and a focus on continuing on the path of exercise and the benefits that brings.
I just hit 49 a month ago and I have to tell you, I’m excited to compete in the 50-54 age group. I will never win a race, but I will keep plugging away–getting better and waiting out other age groupers to drop off. Eventually, I will be the only one in my AG to participate thus securing myself a win 
Yes, attrition is what I count on . In the meantime, I will continue to work hard and shoot for a personal best each time I am out there competing with myself in a race.
Speaking of races. What’s up for me this year?
State Farm 5K Fun Run (March some time)
The O’Rourke Triathlon (3rd weekend in April)
[A 10k in June--once I find it! YES, I'm going to go for it!]
[HOPEFULLY a SheRoxTri or Danskin Tri with my bloggybuddies in June/July/August!]
Bryan Run to Overcome 5K (August)
The Olathe Women’s Triathlon (first Saturday in September)
Trek Breast Cancer Awareness 25 Mile Ride (October)
That’s what’s on the docket so far. In the meantime, I am still trying to hit my minimum goal for my book project on a family’s journey down the path of Alzheimer’s. Please consider sponsoring this project. It’s 100% tax deductible! SPONSOR ME HERE
In the meantime, I’m getting used to having really short hair (I donated 12″ to Pantene/American Cancer Society)! Woo hoo!
Like the new look! Been researching some all women Tri’s…let you know what I find…
Thanks! I saw one called balloons that I really liked, too!
Totally can’t wait to hear which one we’ll do!
I like the look and the distance log!!
Thanks, and thanks for the lesson on how to do the distance log!!
I’ve been thinking of changing around my blog page too….looks like we are REAL close in age too, 12-16-63 here…. That’s “post-JFK” …… 49 wasnt a big deal, age hasn’t bothered me for some time now… it was however a little disturbing to see 50 next to my name in the participants list for the Lonestar 70.3 though…… and I’m clinging to attrition too !
Wow, we are close! 12/7! I haven’t been bothered by age, just grey, wrinkles, and loss of muscle mass faster than before. Happy birthday! And congrats in competing as the youngest in your AG! May it bode well for both of us! And 70.3–yay you!!!’
Love the new layout! I am always surprised when people disclose their age on their blogs. Not because of the fact that they disclose it but because it makes me realise they are not 33 or 34 like I am. And it is interesting because it seems that even in blog land most of the people who’s stories I am drawn to are much older than me. I am 33yo and in real life most of my friends (and my partner) are in their mid-40s or older. I tend to be drawn to sports like kayaking, trail running, bushwalking and long-distance cycling, which usually attract an older crowd. I think it’s partly because most 30-somethings are tied down with kids while mine is already 22 and we are empty-nesters. So we have time like 40- and 50-somethings have. Or maybe I’m just a bit strange
I shall take that as a compliment! And no, you are not strange, you are awesome!