Boulder Sunset Triathlon: 5 Days and Counting

The Boulder Sunset Triathlon is this Saturday and for the most part I'm feeling ready. I'm not quite as confident as I was going into Bike MS, but since failure isn't an option for me, I'm just going to have to make it through. I'm not planning on trying to win or get a fast time; my only goal is to complete all three phases.

Training wise, I've been focusing primarily on the running part. I've gotten myself up to a point where I feel like I could easily run at least half of the 5k,  the cycling phase should be relatively easy in comparison. The only part I'm not feeling quite as confident in is the swimming, which is ironic because going into training I was very confident in my swimming abilities. I think it's because of the three phases, swimming has not been a priority.

After this event is over, I'm going to have to try and find something else to focus my energies on. I'm hoping to get in one more triathlon before it gets too cold.

Boulder Sunset Triathlon: In the best shape ever

I wouldn't have thought when I was diagnosed with MS two years ago that I would be sitting here today celebrating the fact that I am in THE best physical condition of my life. Honestly, I've never been this physically fit.

Training for the Boulder Sunset Triathlon has been going really well. I have been pushing and challenging myself to the point where I can... get this... run an entire mile without having to stop. I couldn't do that when I was in high school! In fact, I can even run farther than a mile. The 5K part of the triathlon has been the part of the event that I have been looking forward to the least, but I'm starting to really enjoy running and I never thought I would ever say something like that.

Boulder Sunset Triathlon

After training for and completing my one day ride for Bike MS, I immediately started to look ahead at my next challenge. I built up a lot of momentum working towards Bike MS and I didn't want to loose what I'd gained. For me to stay motivated I like having a goal to work towards, a reason to push myself even when I want to quit.

So...

Two Year Anniversary

My two year anniversary of my diagnosis is well... now. This time two years ago I was undergoing test after test all with the hope that it would turn up something other than MS but 99% sure that it was MS.

Wow... two years. I mentioned that to a friend today and the impact of that statement brought tears to my eyes as the weight of what happened hit me like a two ton load of bricks. I was a completely different person back then I don't think I can even recognize that person anymore. Being diagnosed with MS was both one of the worst things to happen to me but also one of the best.

Welcome Back Summer!

Finally off for the summer and I am ready and rearing to go! I for see may hours spent hanging out by the pool soaking up the sun. After all the changes I've been through so far this year I am SO grateful that I get my summer back.

A big issue with MS is heat sensitivity. When I was first diagnosed the heat and the sun became the enemy.  Anything over 70º felt unbearable, and just standing in direct sunlight felt like I was being roasted alive. Before MS I loved summer and heat and sun, it was hard to think that I was never going to enjoy summer anymore.