tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post115819802801223462..comments2023-10-31T08:26:55.101-04:00Comments on JT's Tri-spot: What Scares MeJodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15569509029841348727noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158477026929732932006-09-17T03:10:00.000-04:002006-09-17T03:10:00.000-04:00don't worry re: your new changes as a soon to be m...don't worry re: your new changes as a soon to be medical professional. if tris are something you love, you'll find time. it definitely won't be easy but it's doable. i started triathlons during my intership in chicago and have been able to train and race every year since '97 despite subspecialty training in pulmonary, critical care and having two kids. it's definitely going to be an exciting time for you. be glad to talk to you more.<BR/><BR/>kar-mingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158326998743426132006-09-15T09:29:00.000-04:002006-09-15T09:29:00.000-04:00I would be terrified also. I guess take life one d...I would be terrified also. I guess take life one day at a time. And remember to enjoy life!Papa Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063282125373869332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158243741197521022006-09-14T10:22:00.000-04:002006-09-14T10:22:00.000-04:00Seek out folks who have had to take on huge respon...Seek out folks who have had to take on huge responsibilities like a new job or infant to care for and see how they do it. I doubt you will become a slug just because your busy. You'll just become more aware of what's important to spend your time on and this is important to you.<BR/><BR/>I used to lift weights with a resident and we would joke that I was getting paid more per hour than he was. I was a nurse assistant, but he was working 3x as many hours. I did long runs with another physician. The point is that they had to scale back because of their schedule, but not to the point that something important like their fitness got left out.<BR/><BR/>Better yet, don't even think about those things or seek those people out until June 25. Until then, enjoy the journey!Trifroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458900410953991996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158234293148564922006-09-14T07:44:00.000-04:002006-09-14T07:44:00.000-04:00You know, post Ironman depression is actually a fa...You know, post Ironman depression is actually a fairly common thing and it's been written about in a few places. I mean, our bodies are used to moving around quite a bit and being full of endorphins and then taking that all away from us suddenly in the weeks following IM is rough.<BR/><BR/>But like Sara said, knowing that you finished an Ironman is such a HUGE sense of accomplishment. Like her, I can help but walking around smiling and basking in what was an incredibly great day. Yeah, the world goes on and going back to work sucks but I'll never forget 9/10/06!<BR/><BR/>Don't let the the thoughts of "what happens after" get you down. Have fun during your training and live the in the moment of the race while you're there. It's something that you'll always remember!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590295954365525648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158203775373747642006-09-13T23:16:00.000-04:002006-09-13T23:16:00.000-04:00I understand what you are going through as I am tr...I understand what you are going through as I am trying to fill my post IM void. Yes I had the similar fears and am working through that, but never, ever let that thought enter your mind on race day. Stay in the moment and savor what you can on June 24, 2007 and on June 25th celebrate the fact that you are an Ironman.qcmierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993355080112850236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158202163355970312006-09-13T22:49:00.000-04:002006-09-13T22:49:00.000-04:00You will adapt. You will overcome. You will achi...You will adapt. You will overcome. You will achieve balance. You will not stress over things that happen to you. You will stress over things that happen because of you. How you achieve all that balance is entirely a personal decision, and we will support you! Especially if I can get some free medical care ;-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28594603.post-1158200412937266592006-09-13T22:20:00.000-04:002006-09-13T22:20:00.000-04:00You won't...you will be an Ironman, and it is some...You won't...you will be an Ironman, and it is something no one can ever take away, and you'll have a big goofy grin on your face all day...and you'll make time for it somehow, because it will be who you are as much as sleeping, and eating, and breathing.Trisaratopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516116052466206839noreply@blogger.com