And so it begins...

Today was my first official day training for the triathlon in June...what an adrenalin rush!! I finally got myself in the pool!! The pool at the gym ( www.hackensackumcfitnessnyg.com ) was the main reason for switching last year...so I can swim and train for the Tri. Little did we know back when joining last January that the amazing staff that works there would be my "first responders".

It was quite overwhelming being in that pool I have to say. I had to take a moment to truly take in what I was actually doing...I am finally getting to do what I set out to do last year. "Second chance Patty...you got this" ...I say this to myself constantly with almost everything I do it seems! But that’s how I feel. Each day is a gift! I wish more people would realize this.

It was definitely challenging for me...my legs and arms were already sore from yesterday’s workout "how the heck am I going to do this" is what I kept thinking. I am soo glad I started now...I can only get better right?? :0

I completed 6 laps of swimming....I touched the bottom as soon as I was able to on the last and finished with walking....I was pretty tired but I was very pleased with what I had done for my first time. I headed back into the locker room and changed so I can then use the stationary bike. I rode for about 20 minutes and completed 5.8 miles. Success!..I did today exactly what I had set out to do!

Pretty crazy to think that 11 months ago I was in the ICU...not sure I would be able to talk, walk...live for that matter!!..and fast forward to where I am now. I have to just keep reminding myself this when I get a little frustrated with things.  Patience is key!

Last week I was away on business in Florida. It was not as warm as I would have liked it but it still wasn’t as cold as it was back home...brrrrrrr. Traveling is very stressful for me...I do not like it any more :(. The pressure from the plane on my head, the long days....it is just really hard for me.  I actually get depressed.  It psychically and mentally exhausts me. It takes me about 2-3 full days to really get myself back on track. I don’t know why this is...but it’s once again something I am learning and figuring out as I go. The new normal…I will say this a lot. And I will take and accept this new normal and handle it as best I can…which I think I’m doing.

 

Wishing you all a great week!