Monday, February 01, 2010
Free Time
It’s been just over 3 weeks since the Disney World Marathon, and after some much needed rest I am back to building my aerobic base for the upcoming season. After the race I took one full week off from training. During that time I realized something that we, as age group athletes may tend to overlook....
Just like everyone else I have to find time to squeeze training in around work, family, friends, and life. I never stopped to realize just how much time we spend in search of that next PR. I was amazed that once I took training out of the daily equation my days were a lot less hectic. During my rest week I found that I had hours, yes literally hours, of free time each day after work. Weekends themselves seemed like they were a week long because I didn’t start my day with a three hour ride, or a long run. My fiancé and our dog of course loved it.
They loved it because I was around. I wasn’t glued to the trainer or out pounding the pavement or staring down at that never ending black line. All too often I think we may lose sight of how those closest to us share in our pursuit. They allow us to sacrifice time with them in order to train. They also make sacrifices of their own in support of us. They sacrifice their time to drive with us to our races hours before sunrise, and then depending on the length of event, spend hours occupying themselves while we race only to get a smile and a wave as we exit the water or pass them on the run. They do this out of the goodness of their heart and their love for us, knowing we’re out there doing what we love to do.
So the next time your enjoying that post race siesta or that much needed break in training, don’t forget to thank those around you who let you do what you love by giving them the best gift of all, undivided attention.
-Ian
Posted by Athlete Ian on 02/01/10 at 10:06 PM
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