People don't understand the madness behind doing long distance events. They often say "your crazy" and "why would you ever want to do that?" I have many reasons why I take on these events. It keeps me healthy and well I don't look fit but I like to think I am from time to time. I do it for my son to show him you can accomplish any challenge you put your mind to and to inspire him to be active. I do it for me. You can't even imagine the good friends I have made along the way. Some I can't live without. I am truly a lucky girl. But oftentimes I wonder who this girl is that I live with. So part of my reason for doing this iron distance race is to seek who I am as a person.
I will call the 2014 Iron Distance training season a time for self discovery. To really figure out "who is Kim Wamback." Have you ever asked yourself who you are? We are so busy with life and living trying to stay afloat that I think many times we lose ourselves. I know I have. I mean I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, a good friend, a listener, understander, fixer, etc. I don't really take the time to think about me. I am so busy worried about and helping others, which don't get me wrong I love to do, but I lose myself. If you know me then you know I worry a lot too much. It breaks you down. So this iron distance race will test all my abilities and really show me who I am as a person. So here's to self discovery and soul searching. :)
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Run Bike Swim...
Well, I never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be a runner let alone accomplish what I have. I started out as a runner. Yes doing 5ks, just a jogger. The name of my blog has a rather funny story. It seems that every time I walk into a athletic store, one in particular, I always get the question "you run 5ks". Well yes I do and more. I have run several half marathons and 10 marathons in my 12 years of running. I got tired of just doing marathons and wanted to challenge myself more. So I did my first triathlon in 2011. I was hooked.
Never in a million years did I ever think I would do a triathlon. Biking never appealed to me and I like to swim but never wanted to get kicked in the head while I swam. It all began when a few of my friends started talking to me about triathlons and how much fun they are. Well, I will try anything once. So I did! I competed in Westborough Triathlon with two friends. In the summer of 2011, I was introduced to a great athlete, who is now my coach. She gave me the confidence and training plan to finish my first half iron distance triathlon. She is amazing and a huge supporter and believes in my abilities.
Running, biking and swimming well, it makes up a big part of who I am. I met so many awesome people through both running and triathlon who I know will be lifelong friends. Some of them I don't know where I would be without them. You make strong bonds while on long rides and long training runs -- people I wouldn't trade for the world.
I am a mom, a wife, professional, an athlete, and good friend to so many people. It is hard to get people to understand where you are coming from if they don't share the same interest. I know most people support me but the ones that truly support me are there every step of the way see me at my highs and see me at my lows when I just can't bare to train another minute. And those are the people that pull me through and inspire me from the sidelines, send that text on race day wishing me luck or lace up and drag me out training.Those are the people who are there to watch me compete and know what has gone into me getting to the start line. I am starting this blog to share with you my training bloopers, successes and failures. I want you to laugh and experience the journey with me.
Never in a million years did I ever think I would do a triathlon. Biking never appealed to me and I like to swim but never wanted to get kicked in the head while I swam. It all began when a few of my friends started talking to me about triathlons and how much fun they are. Well, I will try anything once. So I did! I competed in Westborough Triathlon with two friends. In the summer of 2011, I was introduced to a great athlete, who is now my coach. She gave me the confidence and training plan to finish my first half iron distance triathlon. She is amazing and a huge supporter and believes in my abilities.
Running, biking and swimming well, it makes up a big part of who I am. I met so many awesome people through both running and triathlon who I know will be lifelong friends. Some of them I don't know where I would be without them. You make strong bonds while on long rides and long training runs -- people I wouldn't trade for the world.
I am a mom, a wife, professional, an athlete, and good friend to so many people. It is hard to get people to understand where you are coming from if they don't share the same interest. I know most people support me but the ones that truly support me are there every step of the way see me at my highs and see me at my lows when I just can't bare to train another minute. And those are the people that pull me through and inspire me from the sidelines, send that text on race day wishing me luck or lace up and drag me out training.Those are the people who are there to watch me compete and know what has gone into me getting to the start line. I am starting this blog to share with you my training bloopers, successes and failures. I want you to laugh and experience the journey with me.
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