Being a Dad...

No quote today... no weight either.

I had 2-3 ideas of what I was going to write... and I'm scrapping them. I've been wished a Happy Father's Day enough times that you know what? I'm just going to enjoy it.

Becuase you know what? No matter how fast I get, no matter what I place in any race... it's not worth it if I lose my #1 seeding as a husband, or my championship belt as a Dad. I suppose when i talk of 'Balance", what I'm really talking about is "being the best I can at one thing, without jeopardizing the things that REALLY matter."

And you know... there are people out there, men and women, who lose sight of what is truly important. I've read stories about guys who dreampt of being Ironmen, only to find their marriage fall apart in the process. I just can't imagine it's worth it. In fact, I would like to think that my training, or racing, or 'chasing of dreams' doesn't ever hurt anybody. If it does... I think I'm doing it wrong.

Generally, when I brag, it's good natured over-the-top sillyness. But I am a really good Dad. Maybe not the best, but in the upper percentile. And I'm a pretty good husband too. And most of all, I am very lucky, to have a wife and daughter who are pretty amazing people.

Anyway, so I'm throwing a lot out the window right now. I am getting ready to eat steak for the second time today. There will be at least two desserts. there is already 2-3 drinks consumed. It's a good day... but not really nutritionally in line with the 'athleticness desired'.

Now, My first triathlon of the season... second of my lifetime, is in one week. it will be my longest swim ever (and my first time in a wetsuit ever), my longest bike ride ever, and my first run in over a month. In short... this could be ugly. the distances are listed at 600m swim, 22 mile bike, 4 mile run. If I can manage 2 hours, I'd be amazed. 2:10... still OK. 2:15 is my prediction. Slower than that... well... I'll be unhappy, but will use it to grow.

Happy Father's Days to the other Dad's out there. hope you remember what it means to be a Dad.