Yesterday
I picked up my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, set up my bike, wiggled around and felt so "SECURE!", smiles, also I installed my Adamo ISM saddle for a spin. A couple hours later I was on cloud nine. The KK trainer makes you work your ass off, very different feel from a mag trainer (I didn't believe it until I felt it), I felt safe, I felt it was a great investment. The bike saddle was heaven. Stiff and well designed and a little bit prettier than my little black butterfly seat. Yes!
This morning
Is a big blur of emotions for me. I ran 16km's with my girls (group leading for the hypo half marathon clinic right now). It was warm. I wasn't layered like the Micheline Man. In fact I felt so free to run my body thanked me with no pain, no fatigue and a little bit in the tank to speed up at the end. The conversation turned to where we grew up and when I mentioned my bit of 'time' in Sherwood Park, Laurel (one of said girls) told me she used to teach there and asked me about teachers I had had...
She then mentioned Mr. Sheilds.
Now, when you think of people in your life. There are some that put a lump in your throat because they were that important to you. Mr. Sheilds is one of those people. I told her he was my hero and tried to explain a little bit of why. I can't even explain properly here (it's a post for another day) why, except to say that he believed in me at a time I felt no one else did. And he said as much. And it's why, to me, teachers are so valuable and so important.
And I don't exclude other kinds of teachers - coaches - mentors or anyone who imparts knowledge and wisdom. There are people who come into your life with purpose and you must must soak up as much as you can from them, while you can.
Ahh, so we finished the run. We stretched and laughed and plotted how large our lattes would be and then Laurel, who is maybe 20 years my senior started to jump around like a little girl. I asked if she had to pee? No she said
"I can't believe I just ran 16 kms!"
I laughed "Well, you knew you could do it right?"
She looked at me and said "I had no idea I could do it..."
Which surprised me, but also, which delighted me.
It has been a great weekend.
1 comment:
Great idea to put some money on a trainer you feel safe on. Especially with the training awaiting you! =)
I've never ridden on a mag trainer but my trackstand ultra is very fluid yet hard to pedal. Weird thing. I'm very happy to have it.
Good job on the 10 miler! It's even better in good company and when time flies.
Related to teachers, I know exactly what you mean, I had several 'mentors' over the years. One in high school literally save me... very special person to me. I acknowledge him in my Ph.D. thesis. I know I wouldn't be here without this man.
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