Inspirational Email

Some excerpts from the email Ryan sent me......Thanks, Ryan!!

#1  June 8 (June 9 last year) will be one of the most, if not THE most
fulfilling days (from an athletic perspective) of your life!  When you
finish, you will feel like you can conquer the world.  Focus on the
FINISH, not on the beginning of that day.

#2  You have SO SO SO much support!  Remember though, they aren't
depending on you to get this done.  You are still as valuable to them
without the title.  This is just something they see as an AWESOME
accomplishment, not something that defines you as a better mom, wife, or
sister-in-law.

#3  You already HAVE the athletic base you need to make this happen.
PERIOD!  When I competed last year, I was absolutely AMAZED at the
different body styles, fitness levels, ages, etc... I'm not kidding when I
say you are probably in the top 10-15% of the people who will be racing
that day regarding fitness level.  So you have the base, now build on
it...

#4  ...which brings me to this point.  Big goals are achieved by taking
little steps to get there.  Let's put together a plan and stick to it
(with some flexibility obviously).  Trust that your plan will have you
prepared.  We make the mistake of being overly worried about some future
challenge because we compare that challenge to our current fitness level
and preparation.  YOU ARE NOT READY for the Boise Half today, but you will
be if you simply follow your plan! It IS that simple. In the meantime,
enjoy the journey.  Let's track our progress and celebrate milestones!
Let's get registered for the winter racing series and use those as
mini-goals!

#5  Listen to your body.  If you hurt, stop.  If you feel good, push it.
Don't let your competitiveness overshadow common sense.  You already know
this.  Just thought I'd say it anyway!

#6  It's nice to have someone to talk to about your worries and concerns
as well as your successes!  As I've chatted here and there with Travis,
I've grown to sincerely respect him.  He is your #1 support on this
journey.  Lean on him a little if you aren't already!  I'm sure he LOVES
hearing you talk about your progress.  I'd love to do a shared blog with
you that we can encourage the family to read as well!  Think about that
and whether or not you'd be interested in that!

#7  YOU, my sister-in-law, CAN DO THIS!  LET'S RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Th