Week 8 Update My Iron Man Challenge

In life we will always experience challenges and setbacks. It is not the setbacks that will determine our eventual outcome but the way in how we react and deal with the setback. In life our goals rarely work out exactly as we have planned yet they still work out when we are willing to modify our plan and acknowledge the challenge or setback.   

I have finished week 8 and had a small challenge. I missed my long bike ride and run on Saturday and Sunday because of significant pain on my left side. The pain was significant enough to cause me to go to the emergency room Sunday morning. I have been diagnosed with Diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can be severe requiring surgery and can also be managed by diet and antibiotics. Apparently I will have this for my remaining life. The good news from this is that when i get the pain and swelling down before next Monday I can still run in the Austin Tri Rock Triathlon. My body is ready and the missed workouts will not affect me at the Olympic distance. Overall training distances for the past week: Biking 46 miles, Running 7 miles, swimming 2.5 miles. My longest distance on any one day for the week Biking 23 Miles, Running 4 miles, and swimming 1500 meters

Until next week! Your challenge is not the end of your dream. In many ways your challenge will help you to appreciate how important your dream is to you. When you are willing to acknowledge and face your challenge you will find your dreams coming true.