January 6, 2016
Today was my first day back to Camp Gladiator in several weeks and 5:15a came so early … I never thought I would miss Whitney, our lead trainer – but I did miss her over the holidays. She knows her stuff and is really making a difference in my life. She can kick my heiny to the moon and back without really trying! And I can still celebrate. I was able to do more and hang longer than when I first started – there is improvement and I know there is still a long way to go. She is helping me dig to a new level of fitness that I didn’t know existed … it will be fun to see where I am in September after a full year.
I never considered what my body could or couldn’t do. The lingering thought of “it will just happen” gave me a false sense of security. I completed triathlon’s up to the Olympic distance and ran a half marathon and felt great in the accomplishment … now 3 years out from a life changing medical crisis, celebrations and gratitude prevails at what others consider minor accomplishments … my bonus four words today – Never ever compare yourself!
