mid-November

Fall is so incredibly busy for everyone, always and forever, amen. I am no exception, but since we're here in mid-November, I wanted to check in. Here's what's happening in no particular order. 

- I lined up a tri coach! I am so excited. Funny enough I initially thought she wouldn't be my style... but then I realized she is exactly my style! We had a great conversation, she has a great philosophy and incorporates team training, I'll start with her in December and I can't wait! Will definitely write more about this, later. 

- I finally made myself a carrot cake for my birthday. The thing weighed like 10 pounds. It was a recipe from my Grandma's best friend. I had to modify it because I didn't have all the ingredients - it turned out ok (not great), but it definitely sufficed. BUT. I'm pretty over it now. This thing is NOT helping me get to ANY goals. At least it is in the downstairs fridge, so really, I can avoid it, and it doesn't exactly call to me. In fact, I'm pretty sure I can just be done with it. Next!

- I am writing more. Sort of. My storyline for my main project is coming together. There really are SO MANY TEARS as you go through the process but now, it's not a big deal and I know it's just How It Is.

- I have almost finished archiving this entire blog. There are some good themes I can use for future material. There was a WHOLE LOTTA GROWTH over the past 10+ years and it's been fun to revisit.

-  DH's fam is nearly ready to move back into their house, the fire reconstruction is almost complete. Because of everything DH's family has gone through, he and I made a pact to do everything we can to stay as mobile as possible into our golden years. That way if our house is ever suddenly unlivable, we can book a stay in a foreign Air BnB, one of our friends' mountain houses, or SOMETHING and at least attempt having a good time riding out the adventure. In any case, I am glad my in-laws will be going HOME soon. :)

-  I'm back to doing the Caroline Girvan workouts, started Epic 2 last week and I am FEELING it. The workouts will get easier as I get stronger, I know, but for now I’m sore. That woman DOES NOT mess around!

- I ran for an hour over the weekend, 5.25 miles. Slow but good, zero pain (other than my soreness from the CG sessions!) I am very grateful I can move. Building my base…

- I finished my Christmas shopping. Goal is to wrap it and ship it all out this week, if possible. (I know, I don't know who I am, either.) But I really want to focus on enjoying the season, being with friends and family, and getting myself set up to be the best triathlete I can be… so not having to worry about Christmas presents is really a huge gift to ME for the rest of the year.

And that’s about it! Hope you are all having a healthy start to the week. I am definitely more active, and am 95% happy with how I’m handling my nutrition. The scale is holding steady overall, sort of expected as I ramp up these weights workouts again. I’m not too focused on numbers, but I AM focused on my behaviors and am DEFINITELY making progress with the early bedtime, eliminating negative thoughts, and consuming my calories prior to 8:30PM (as I work toward 8PM, there).  And so I keep on keepin’ on, and I hope that you do, too!