Countdown begins

Ironman Texas is less than a month away and there does not seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done.  I have gone down to working 4 days a week until ironman in order to have one day to be a wife/mother and do the cleaning and grocery shopping.  That was my plan.  So far my days off have been filled with appointments and everything but cleaning and grocery shopping.  Of course, amazing husband Glen has stepped in to take care of all the household matters so I can concentrate on my training. 

Tavis and I have been especially busy filming two shows for Roger's TV, the second of which airs on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 10.  In addition, I had a photo shoot with Whitby this Week this past weekend.  I wanted to say a special thanks to Kim Gracie who has been instrumental in making the arrangements for all the publicity for my fundraiser.

If you missed Tavis and I on Rogers "Daytime", this is the link to watch the program.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqbtdp_lisa-and-tavis-interview_lifestyle

As promised, this is my list of things I have gained by doing triathlons:

1.  The ability to open my own jars of pickles.  The Popeye arms do come in handy.

2.  Numerous scars and war wounds.  The crash in Geneva, NY left some doozers but they just make for great stories.  People are really impressed by scars.

3.  I have cut down on nail polish since I never have 10 toenails at one time.  I usually have 7 or 8 but not a full set.

4.  Great health and a butt you can bounce a quarter off.  Due to the guidance of Christine Charest-Monty, I have learned what my body needs and how much it needs.  My first half ironman I had one sports gel, 1 bottle of water, half a power bar and a coke.  I have definitely learned alot about nutrition over the years. Chris has helped me lose weight over the years but keep my muscle.  I have perfect blood pressure and cholesterol and am in really good health.  

5.  Travel.  Coming from a rural family, travel is not something you do - there are always crops to be planted and harvested, cattle to be fed, etc.  It is very hard to get away from a farm.  

6.  A well stocked medicine cabinet - pain killers, muscle relaxants, A535, immodium, band aids, polysporin, etc.

7.  An entire spandex wardrobe.

8.  The most amazing friends ever - the kind of people who make you laugh, always have a shoulder you can cry on,  are always available to listen, and can keep you smiling after 7 hours on your bike.  This is the best thing that I have gotten out of doing triathlons.

My next blog will probably be about my brother Kevin, in whose memory I am doing Ironman Texas.  This one will be a tough one for me.  As the race draws closer, Kev is always on my mind and I wish he were here to see the ironman.  He would think it was total insanity but he would also be so proud of me.

Today's picture is me and Tavis on Saturday at the Whitby Recreation Centre. This was following my 7 hour trainer ride so I am looking a little beat.  Tavis looks amazing as usual.

Lisa