I would laugh so hard that I'd have trouble pulling myself off the ground!
Let me describe some things about myself "back then":
- I was a nerd. I liked math. I liked science. I did really well at them.
- I was in the band. Concert band - tenor saxophone. Marching Band - captain of the colorguard.
- The only time I used the word "Athletic" was when I was spelling it in the spelling bee.
- I did not like children. Rarely babysat, and when I did, I usually put them to bed way before bedtime so I didn't have to deal with it. Had zero desire to ever have a family.
If you would've taken the words I use to describe myself today... There is no way I would've believed you. Not even remotely.
- Wife
- Mother
- Marathoner
- Coach
First, the thought that I would ever give up a great career to not only have children, but to be with them 24-7, would've definitely astonished me. In fact, I recall fighting with Peter about the whole concept of being a stay-at-home mom back when we were dating.
Secondly, to believe that I would ever do anything more athletic than spend some time at the gym to keep my weight in check would be ludicrous. I was always a klutz. I didn't like to sweat or get dirty. Athletics were not my thing.
Lastly, to not only be athletic, but to actually get to a point where I'm certified to coach others to become distance runners... wow.
Honestly, never would have imagined. And there are times when I sit here... and I see my children and then I exchange e-mails with the girls I coach, and I'm just bursting with excitement for them and their accomplishments, and I just think - how could I have not known? How could I have spent so much time doing other things when clearly this is what I am meant to do? Maybe it was so that I could really appreciate it... I don't know. Whatever the plan, I'm glad that I am here now.
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Isn't it funny how much we can change over the years...I'm really different now too...and I like it!
Awesome blog post! It's always great to reflect and love the path your on!
like Abbi said, it is funny how we change. Whenever I talk about you and all my other running friends, I always laugh and tell people that we were not the most athletic people in school and, in fact, we were in marching band. Funny where life takes us and even funnier how we all got here around the same time (but I do LOVE having all of you to share it with - even if it is mostly through the computer)
That is funny! I hated kids too and now I can't imagine not having mine in my life. I was always a runner though :)
I am right there with you! I used to swear that I would never get married and would never have kids (HA!) and I used to always say how much I hated running, even though I had never tried it. It's amazing how our lives turn out and who we become.
You are wonderful!!! Great post. Hugs!
I'm glad you are too :) Love this!
Where are the band pictures??
Colorguard girls rock!! ;)
I have to admit I never saw myself being a SAHM or a runner but now, I don't know what I'd do without both!!
Lifes funny that way.
Love your blog, I'm a new reader but love your posts.
Love this. funny how life turns out. :)
It's awesome when you find your passion isn't it?
I question why I did not get into triathlons earlier but I also think that by now I would have been burned out. Variety is the spice of life and having had played football and baseball in high school, been in a fraternity in college were lessons to put me in this position to love triathlon.
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