"Said the idiot"
I feel like I'm back in charge!
Flash back to sept 18th. I was starting to feel pretty well recovered from my Ironman fiasco until that day. I set out to run an easy 25 kms. but at 14, I was walking. In my stupidity I forced myself through the rest of the 25, and then over the next few weeks proceeded to unravel completely.
Today I feel pretty well back! Still lots of training to do before I'm ready for an Ironman, but I have 9 months still. Actually nine months exactly!
I didn't really feel that motivated when I headed out, and in actual fact decided that 20 would do nicely for today. My body is still adjusting to the suddenly cold temperatures. Anyhow, one thing led to another, it was cold but invigorating, and I eventually made the decision to go 25. No problem! And in a decent clip of 5:16/km!
I can tell you it was very reassuring....
So a pretty good day, and also a special day for another reason. I celebrated my 59th birthday two days ago, which would mean that today I am celebrating the life of my dearly departed dad. It was 20 years ago, at about this time of day as a matter of fact, that he breathed his last. Still miss you Frits, as do a lot of people. You weren't a perfect human being, but you were a damn good one. I still strive every day to meet your standards, particularly those of charity, kindness and tolerance. I hope you can see that, and I hope you can agree that slowly I'm getting a bit better. Miss you Dad!
And while things worked out with me in the end, it's too bad you couldn't have hung around a bit longer for some of the others. John and Elly especially could have benefited from a little more "parenting" :)
run 25 kms, 5:16/km
.....and I really, really, really like this....I mean really!
"I don't believe in vengeance. Really, when all is said and done, I probably don't believe in punishment."---Penn Jillette
....and it really gets me wondering what Dad's reaction would have been?...
Yes! really!
Love
Peter
I feel like I'm back in charge!
Flash back to sept 18th. I was starting to feel pretty well recovered from my Ironman fiasco until that day. I set out to run an easy 25 kms. but at 14, I was walking. In my stupidity I forced myself through the rest of the 25, and then over the next few weeks proceeded to unravel completely.
Today I feel pretty well back! Still lots of training to do before I'm ready for an Ironman, but I have 9 months still. Actually nine months exactly!
I didn't really feel that motivated when I headed out, and in actual fact decided that 20 would do nicely for today. My body is still adjusting to the suddenly cold temperatures. Anyhow, one thing led to another, it was cold but invigorating, and I eventually made the decision to go 25. No problem! And in a decent clip of 5:16/km!
I can tell you it was very reassuring....
So a pretty good day, and also a special day for another reason. I celebrated my 59th birthday two days ago, which would mean that today I am celebrating the life of my dearly departed dad. It was 20 years ago, at about this time of day as a matter of fact, that he breathed his last. Still miss you Frits, as do a lot of people. You weren't a perfect human being, but you were a damn good one. I still strive every day to meet your standards, particularly those of charity, kindness and tolerance. I hope you can see that, and I hope you can agree that slowly I'm getting a bit better. Miss you Dad!
And while things worked out with me in the end, it's too bad you couldn't have hung around a bit longer for some of the others. John and Elly especially could have benefited from a little more "parenting" :)
run 25 kms, 5:16/km
.....and I really, really, really like this....I mean really!
"I don't believe in vengeance. Really, when all is said and done, I probably don't believe in punishment."---Penn Jillette
....and it really gets me wondering what Dad's reaction would have been?...
Yes! really!
Love
Peter
I was going to comment this on your birthday post, but never got around to it until it felt like it was too late. Your wondering of dads thoughts reminded me of this. I'm sure he would applaude your DECISION to make being happy a priority! I also think that he pretty much learned the truth of your quote before he was totally finished with me. I too strive to emulate the best of Dad and I guess that is exactly all that he would ever ask for.
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My god, you look like him!! I guess you're right, I could have used some more...
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