Embrace Today

Over the past year, I have started so many posts in my head, but just like the year that has been, they

just kept changing and then eventually put off.   But regardless of what life throws at us, we should not

put anything off, for you never know what the next day will bring! This past year has taught us that more

than ever!   And with that I have been reminded to make the most of any situation and make sure to

have the right perspective.  When running on the trails either at home or in the Adirondacks, I am

reminded how different situations can seem insurmountable, when in actuality they are not what they

appear.  Life presents you with many obstacles that on first glance may not be manageable.  

Yet sometimes, with attention to detail and a different perspective, the reality is that the obstacle is

manageable.  You need to take a breath, look closely from all angles and find a way to tackle it! 

Last year at this time, there seemed to be many obstacles in the way...for everyone!  Racing was not

anything that I thought would happen, a family wedding appeared to be impossible, remote teaching

options were confusing, and worries that my parents in their 90’s would be ok….yet I decided to look

forward and think positive regardless of the roller coaster we were all on.  With each obstacle, I needed

to take a step back, breathe, and evaluate the whole situation so I could adjust in order to keep moving

forward.  

This strategy has been key to making it through this past year and will be one that I continue to use

because it has proven to work!  I made it through teaching remote and in-person students in our

synchronous learning structure, I continued to re-set and meet training goals, our daughter’s  wedding

is around the corner, and our son and daughter-in-law were blessed with son who we can share our time

with.  Life has awesome moments hidden in the daily chaos...focus on those!

Tomorrow I will take on Ironman Lake Placid, and I will again do it for “Granny” Joe’s mom.  She always

inspired me to be my best and to do what you loved.  She lived each day to the fullest and did not put

anything off for another day!  So tomorrow I know she will be cheering me on and right by my side to get me

to the finish line.  I am here with family and friends as well as many friends tracking my race remotely. I thank

you all for supporting my craziness! I look forward to the challenge and the wonderful experiences and people

I will encounter along the way.  Thanks mom for always inspiring me to reach my goals!

 Life is looking normal again, but I am reminded that at any moment it can change, so embrace today,

and live in the moment.

I am blessed with wonderful family, friends and support in my life and am ever so thankful for all of those

near and dear to me, especially my husband who gets me through it all!