Something's gotta give

May 28th

This week I went a little light on the training.  Not because I had to, but because something had to give.

We had a neighborhood yard sale this weekend and I am cleaning house.  Strollers, refrigerator, clothes, furniture- and any clutter that I can get rid of went out into the garage.  And my motto?  Once it's out, it's not coming back in.  So I spent hours this week organizing and preparing- including for four other friends whose cast-offs I agreed to sell.  Throw in everything else and I just couldn't get it all done.

I was a little nervous that I was losing ground with the training and then I had a reality check.  I am training for a triathlon.  But that's not all.  I also work, raise kids, cook, garden, and do whatever else needs doing.  And some weeks it just can't all fit into my day.  So this week with the yardsale, something had to give.  And it was the training.

Fortunately, my swims are already built into my work days, so I got those in.  And then a couple short runs and a strength DVD.  That's it- it's not much.  But wow- am I motivated to get back to it once I get through this weekend.

And the yardsale?  Yep- made some money and anything that didn't sell is not coming back into the house.  Instead, I have a cluttered garage.