I am swimming almost a mile in the Chicago Tri Sunday in a relay with Patti, and my friend Bill, who stepped in when Chrissy couldn't make it in from Denver this summer to run. It's Patti and my third year and while neither of us is particularly gung-ho about it this year, we are doing it, for better or for worse. Bill promises not to have a grabber during his 10K run, and so all is well.
I was so aggravated yesterday and it was one of those days where going to the gym is the last thing I wanted to do. But I wanted to get a mile in the pool in this week and I had a 5PM appointment with my torturess (aka my trainer) Arnell, so I hauled my big butt into the car with the complaining (loudly) girls and went.
I hauled ass in the pool, swimming a mile in 31 minutes, thinking of Michael Phelps the entire way and trying to mimic the form I had watched so carefully during the Olympics. And then I thought about the 41-year-old Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres, and how awesome she must feel to be at the height of her sport in her 40s.
It was an enlightening swim for me, and I left the pool in much better spirits then when I arrived, and eagerly met up with Arnell for 30 minutes of tough love and circuit training.
We can be at the top of our game in our 40s, too. It doesn't have to be the Olympics, but anything you want it to be. Whether it's being a mom, a corporate executive (or both) a Girl Scout leader, a swimmer, runner, biker, crafter, whatever. Choose something and do it with all your heart, and with the passion it deserves and just see what happens.
Life is way to short to do anything halfway, so choose wisely. And while you are at it, I recommend 31 minutes a day spent walking, running, meditating, journaling or any form of thought (mine's in the pool) about the person you want to be and all that you have to be thankful for.
You'll be glad you did.
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So, just an aside to the Dara Torres inspiration - is she 41? YES! Did she compete at the highest level possible for a swimmer? YES! She is a mom, super woman and Olympic medal winning athlete. You know what - all you gals who are reading this blog (or most) are moms, who work, and are super duper women too! Know that one day day - if not already - there will be a big payoff for all your hard work. It may not be an Olympic gold, but it will proably feel like one! Give yourselves a pat on the back and a "good job" today!
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