Kids are off to spend summer with Mom and others. Man is it quiet around here. It's a little disconcerting actually.
I took my 7th grader to San Diego this past weekend for adventure camp. Can you imagine a whole week at Seaworld? What a blast. If anyone is interested here'e a link; http://seaworld.org/adventure-camps/swc/index.htm
During check in I had time to chat with other parents. Most were back for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc time. They have camps that go up to college age and even involve career training. Pretty cool I think.
It was a rare time for my 'old' daughter and I to spend real quality time together. A day at the beach. We rented tandem bike and took a cruise along Mission Beach, scarfed tacos al carbonara, went splashing in the waves and just enjoyed being in the moment. She's never been to camp, I know she'll shine. It's me whose a little weepy. I'm used to talking to my kids everyday. Answering ten thousand questions, coaching, teaching...you know,,,blah blah blah yackity schmacity. The quiet takes getting used too.
I finished my weekend by overnighting at a camp ground on the beach, a long morning run and a long open water swim before driving back to sunny 702. I drove without music or radio, complete silence for 350 miles.
...Man it's quiet
About Me
- CoachTroy
- I'm one of those guys who used fitness to change my life. In 2001 I turned 40. At 275 lbs I was fat, unhappy & unhealthy. I battled depression, PTSD, drank too much & smoked. I had 3 small children and a conviction that they deserved more than I was giving. So, I replaced the cocktails and cigars with workouts and recovery drinks. I needed a goal. I picked the hardest thing I could think of...a triathlon. I queued up for my 1st race with one lofty goal...finish. 600 yds into an 800 yd swim I thought I was going to die. Too proud(too tired) to call out for assistance I resigned to slip quietly below the surface and spare myself the embarassment of the dread DNF (did not finish) But, I didn't quit, somehow I finished the race. By the time I pulled into my driveway that morning I resolved to do better next time. That was 6 yrs and 25 races ago. Today I'm nationally ranked and 800 yds is a warm up. The sport of Triathlon has been very good to me. Now my goal is to share the empowering gift of fitness with every man, woman and child in America. Change your body change your life. You CAN do it and I'm going to help you.
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