It has been 2 years since I have published a blog post and it is about time I changed that. A lot has happened since then. I was diagnosed and treated for an autoimmune disease that causes my body to create T-cells and B-cells to treat my thyroid as though it is the enemy. I was on medication for a while, but was able to be weaned off and live solely on a strictly regulated diet (that I have not wholly followed this December). I have also had a broken ankle and 4 fractures in my feet (2 in each) that kept me from doing things that I love. On the upside, I got my dream job as a 5th grade math and science teacher. I am now whole and well and registered for my first 1/2 ironman. On THAT note...
I took my first relatively long ride today after several months of healing and physical therapy. I rode with 3 guys who train on a regular basis and they were incredibly kind and did not leave me even when I was incredibly slow on the uphills. It was an incredibly difficult and long ride at times and absolutely enjoyable the entire time. I was SO happy to be on my bike again! Felt like flying! I am so excited to be training and to have a goal that is attainable again.
It is an interesting conundrum knowing yourself so well in one sense of the word, and on the other hand, not knowing yourself at all. I'm not quite certain how to articulate what I mean by this, just that I am only beginning to know one side of myself while knowing very well the other...
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