tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328372934827694376.post8434066799942488186..comments2023-06-20T07:57:36.382-04:00Comments on amelia's plum: hubrisAmelia Plumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657299431819650897noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328372934827694376.post-30216394231144185282012-08-12T19:56:06.171-04:002012-08-12T19:56:06.171-04:00Did you survive it? Even trying a triathalon is im...Did you survive it? Even trying a triathalon is impressive to me. I go to the gym everyday but, the swimming and running outdoorsa seem hard. I thought about you today because I read this before.sew nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469925687561484248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328372934827694376.post-82997173546076014972012-08-08T08:21:32.034-04:002012-08-08T08:21:32.034-04:00Go Kim! I wish you all the luck, godspeed, humansp...Go Kim! I wish you all the luck, godspeed, humanspeed, endurance, etc. I've got to think that a lot of your regret and fear is really nervous anticipation. You're going to rock it. I'll be thinking of you!Elise A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244523375465549967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328372934827694376.post-21272333794728143552012-08-07T23:39:18.184-04:002012-08-07T23:39:18.184-04:00Was it, is it hubris? I don't know. Can you do...Was it, is it hubris? I don't know. Can you do this? Yes. Will you do it as well as you can? Probably not, for all the reasons you mentioned.<br /><br />In your last post, you wondered what might have happened if you directed your energy differently. I marvel at everything you're doing: <br /><br />- You're parenting two wonderful kids (evidence of your successful parenting). <br />- You're immersing yourself in a challenging job, so much so that you're looking at photo's and identifying folks as a good stick. Sheesh! While your schedule is kicking your butt, I think that's a clear sign, you've more than risen to the challenge.<br />- What else? Oh you're simply trying to build a life. That's a little thing. Right? <br /><br />Kim the blogger, the supportive friend, and the Triathlete, is part of that. Why not think of this one as a "learning" event. That lets Sunday, be real, but frees it from being anything more than an experience that gets you ready for the next one. <br /><br />After this one, you can think about things like upgrading your bike, seeing which of your friends can watch your kids on days when you need two hours for a workout, and whether you need to wear a helmet in the pool (I'm kidding. I've banged my head that way, too).<br /><br />Here are good thoughts, prayers, and waves of good karma. For the triathlon, and the downstaffing.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361162978511191905noreply@blogger.com