Sunday, September 28, 2008

what i did not do this weekend

The Carpinteria Triathlon was Saturday.




I lOVE this event.

And i can't do it anymore.


I did some really dumb things to myself. Dumb and frustrating. Injuries that resulted in surgeries that lead to rehab. and serious outofshapeness. errrrrrgggggg.





First i stepped on a stingray. followed by surgery. then i fell and tore my knee on a trail run. then surgery. next it was my wrist, another tear and more surgery. This has really cut into the running, biking and swimming.






And up until today, i thought my motivation too.






Watching these athletes giving their all is incredibly inspiring. I made a vow today to try again.I found this pic of me to put up on the refrigerator. From when i got to do the Carpinteria Triathlon. Maybe it will help remind me to try again. Maybe a little harder this time.


God my feet look huge.

have a lovely happy week ahead...

xx lori

6 comments:

  1. good luck with that! stay focussed and you will get there. stepped on a stingray???

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  2. I have lots of friends who love doing triathalons. Sounds grueling to me, but to each his own.

    Love the pic of you! It's beautiful.

    Your feet do not look big.

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  3. good for you...I know just how you feel having just had to pull out of a half marathon - I feel depressingly old! Putting it on your fridge is an act of pure genius. Thanks for your lovely comments on my wobbly moment! I feel better now. Lx

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  4. thanks val, focus is key, i think at the moment it is so spread out for me,not being too effective in any one area. will write about my stingray episode soon!

    reya, yes, not sure why i do it everytime i think about it, it makes no sense. and then...in the middle of one i have this ridiculous grin and i know thats why. thanks so much about the pic, i love it because its a reminder of good health,physically and spiritually. feet? hmmm...


    f.m., you are right, although i think we both need to be a little kinder to ourselves..re-adjust our goals, and anyway, unless you get to run a 1/2 in hawaii, it's not so great!!

    xxx lori

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  6. You are amazing dear lori~~Triathlon~~~!!!
    I just begin jogging for half month and I can achieve 1.38km now with very slow speed. I did not do gym anymore before. I begin to jogging because I want to have a baby. I am 35 now and have no baby. Many others told me more gym could bring me healthy to have a baby! bless me! You have 5 children! I am so envy you !

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xoxo lori