Success

A couple of successes to record over the last week.

At long last I have actually been able to figure out how to put up a profile picture!! Yeah - so simple when you know how..... Now I have a face to my blog.

Second success is that last week I competed in the Special K Duathalon - I did the Special K Triathalon last year with D1 for the first time, it was quite a stretch for me as I am not a swimmer, however we trained and did it! This year we decided to do it again (and I was really pleased to hear there was no swimming). However like a lot of things in my life I start off with a lot of enthusiasm, but never really fully commit. We registered at the beginning of the year and felt really comfortable there was a lot of time to train. We had great plans!!!

The weeks slowly ticked by and no training was done (always there was this little voice saying.... "Next week" we will start). Well only two weeks to go and I still had not even been on the my bike. It was with dread every time someone mentioned "Special K" to me. My poor bike was sitting in the garage -tires were flat as a pancake and the spiders had taken up residence in the wheels since last years event.

I had inspired a friend to register and I felt really bad when she called to ask about my training and would I like to go for a ride with her (she had just purchased a new bike for the event).

Not to admitt defeat, I dusted off the cob webs and pumped up the tires - I was off! Well I was on my bike a least - the first ride was ok - just a sore butt. The next week it was 10kms and a few hills, my competitive nature kicked in! I wanted to show my friend (who by the way was now in peak condition and been training for over 3months) that I could keep up with her.... After about 8kms and on the last hill I was nearly sick, my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest and my legs were burning. LOL - who did I think I was! thinking I could do this event with just 2 rides and a couple of walks. Well it got worse, three days before the big day I also developed a head cold...... but I was not giving up. and I am happy to say I DID IT........ 1Hr 15mins.... but I finished and have the photos to prove it. It was a beautiful day in Auckland! We were so lucky to have such perfect conditions (I know some of the other regions had the worse weather) and I have to say I am so proud I did it... at the end.!

So why can't I get this determination about my weight loss? I know I can do it, but something just does not click. I know, you will understand what I mean about the "click".... as I remember when I got to goal. Something just "clicks" and you are away. Does anyone understand what it is, or how you get it.

It is the start of another week and I am starting NC - will keep you posted.


Keep smiling
Gabby