Fired Up and Ready to Go!

To borrow from a politician, I'm fired up and ready to go!

I have to admit, I wasn't all that fired up until I talked to Geoffrey this morning. You know, my idea of a good coach (or doctor or teacher or any other expert) is one who can always make you feel good about yourself and motivated about the task at hand no matter how utterly pathetic you are! So, Geoffrey rocks!

Let's talk about UTTERLY PATHETIC!

I set the alarm for 5AM but didn't wake up until 5:44AM when Joshua crawled into bed next to me and started planting kisses on my cheek to wake me up. I'll take that over an alarm clock ANY DAY!

I finally made it to the YMCA around 6:15 and the group was already suited up and in the pool. I slithered into my rubber glove (wet suit) and made my way through the water. The moment my head went under water it felt like it had been replaced with a 100 lb. boulder. Did I mention that I've had the flu (or at least a REALLY BAD cold) for the last week? What was worse was that at the end of each lap I had to wipe all of the disgusting snot off of my face and fling it onto the pool deck! TMI (Too Much Information)? Sorry!

Anyway, you get the picture. I'm still sick but I'm sucking it up and getting my workouts in. That's what REAL ahtletes do, right?

Well, Geoffrey was kind enough to put together a plan for me to get me back on track. The plan (thankfully) includes two runs with Geoffrey next week. Hopefully, that will be just the ticket to get me race ready.

Oh! Remember that whole 'pathetic' discussion of a few minutes ago? Here's another example to add to the list. I went with Andreas to pick up his race packet for a 10K that he is going to do. I was jealous over how well-stocked the goody bag was and signed up to do the 5K. Can you say, "Will race for free crap"?

I emailed Geoffrey and Sherry to tell them about the slightly accelerated workout plan. They made me promise to only do a walk/run and not go all out. Clearly, they are not familiar with me and my running style. I don't think I would EVER categorize it as "all out"!

Well, I hope the goodies are worth the inevitable knee pain I'll be feeling after this race. Stay tuned, I'll let you know how it all works out!