Wk 1 day 4

I've learned a lot in the last 24 hours. The more I know, the scarier a triathlon seems. On the other hand, it feels great to have a goal, something I can be working for. I think I need that. Whether its something small or big! Did seal-fit class today which was probably too much. 4 mile bike before class to try to get a hold on what my basic time is. Also, yesterday was my first time to complete a "real" spin class. I have a lot more respect for people that do spin! It is hard. Did a 350 meter swim after class. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to move in the morning. Even so, I will get up at 4am to be in the gym pool by 5 to do a 650 meter swim. Today I bought an actual training swim suit, good quality goggles, and a bike cushion. Some people wear TRI-suits but I think my swimsuit with thin shorts will work. I'm gonna wear it a couple times and see how I feel. I worried so much about what everyone else thinks for so long. It's refreshing to think, "So what if I look ridiculous in a TRI-suit, it will save about 10 seconds on my time!!" I need this logical thinking in every aspect of my life. Who cares if the other nurses are mad that I'm eating lunch while they're trying to catch up because they've been goofing of for an hour? Who cares if we have less money because we spend it on healthy groceries instead of cable, a second car, etc. Aaron, Brooklyn and I are in our own place. We have our own goals and dreams. This is our life. Everyone else's will be different. That's ok! We should all love and support each other anyway! That's what Jesus would do. I hope that while training for this triathlon, I can also train my mind to love myself and others, forgive, speak up, be courageous, know Christ more and stop wasting so much time on worthless things.                                          Matthew 9:22 is written on my mirror. It is my driving force to push forward. It is the verse that has helped me get a glimpse of God's love; the love of a Father that I never had.