I think I'll go backwards for my weekly update...
I went to masters Wednesday night. Wednesday nights are weird. I've only been twice - once at Prairie Village and this week, at Roeland Park. Hardly anyone shows up and both times, I got a lane all to myself - which is great - but sucks most of the fun out of why I swim with a group. That and the coach - nice as she is - is not very warm and friendly. Yes, you can be nice and not be friendly. There is a difference. The workout was fine but my calf started cramping near the end so I just called it a night. (Wednesday night coach LOVES kick sets!)
Tuesday started out like any other day - and ended with a big decision to make. I received an e-mail toward the end of the day from USAT letting me know that I had made "Team USA" for the 2010 Long Course World Championship in Innestadt, Germany next summer. Whoa!
At first, I thought, "yeah, right", but then I thought, "what if?" What if I went to Germany and did ONE LAST long distance tri (after I swore them off)? What would it be like to, essentially, play Olympian for a week? Is this really a "once in a lifetime" opportunity?
I told everyone (thanks to the miracle of Facebook) and consulted with many. I told Paul and he was not exactly keen on the idea. I won't go into why, but his points are valid. It was a really hard decision but in the end, I decided not to go.
I still haven't officially declined the slot - just in case I wake up one morning (before 10/13 - the deadline t0 accept the slot) with a change of heart.
Anyway...looking ahead to next week and there is NO SWIMMING on account of the new tat! YEAH! Although swimming is my best sport, it always SEEMS like a hassle. I mean, you get wet! That alone is a hassle. So just a lot of running and biking this week. No major meetings at work - major projects - but no meetings, events or after hours who-ha. I don't think I even have social plans for next weekend - love it!
Hope everyone is enjoying the fabulous fall weather and drinking some beer! the 2010 race season is going to be here sooner than you think. Soak up the R&R time while you can!!!
