Today I decided to go for a run outside even though it was a rain and snow mix. I wanted to be outside to clear my mind. I squeezed into my CWX compression running tights and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't as difficult to put these on this year. I'd say putting on and taking off a wetsuit and losing weight on the 21 Day Fix made a difference. Nathan didn't have to get the crowbar or call the fire department! I didn't even lay on the bed and scream. For those of you that don't know, CWX is just really tight tights with built in compression and crazy color panels that support joints and muscles.
As I mentioned above about losing weight I lost 6 lbs and 10.5" doing one round of the 21 day fix. I took a break from it (planned only 1 week- ended up being 3 weeks) but I'm back on track again. I took the break because I was tired of planning and prepping so much. I have since found a FB support group with tons of ideas and makes it so much easier to follow the plan now. I want to get back to eating healthy because I felt so much better. I still have some extra pounds to shed to prep for the upcoming race season so here's to starting over again!
One of the thoughts that crossed my mind today was applying to be a "Betty". One of my favorite designers was taking applications to join their team for 2015. I'm sure thousands applied and my chances are slim but I did it anyways. Today was the last day to submit an application, and while running I thought to myself "why not me". This year didn't turn out like I planned at all due to so many injuries, but I pushed through and continued on. That's badass. I worry too much about my size and what I look like in tri shorts...we all look like compressed sausages in casings (unless your a few of the lucky ones that does tris for a living)! The fact we put on spandex and get our arses out there and move is amazing and deserves credit. I love the saying "Be brave when you're scared, be strong when you're weak, be badass everyday" because it's true and that's what we do! Badass is beautiful!! You probably can't see it on the top of my helmet, but there is a phoenix painted on it. That is a perfect representation of me. I was broken and burned this season and now i'm building myself back up from the ashes to a better and stronger me. I'm so thankful to have such awesome friends and family that understand (mostly) and even if they think i'm insane still love and support me.
Here's to being badass everyday and living to tell about it!
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