Whooosh!

Uhm where did May go? I managed ONE measly post in May and now we're already in June and I'm like hold on. I'm still trudging along. Thankfully more good days than bad. Still trying to fit it all in, which means I'm probably doing way too much too soon and that I'm always waiting for that huge crash around the corner that is going to flatten me good.
Is it really attainable? Can I really train effectively doing five different disciplines? Road running, trail running, road cycling, swimming, horse riding....sometimes trail cycling too, you know, for fun. HAHA!  There are only SEVEN days a week plus LIFE. I still have to fit in gym time too, yoga is suppose to be on top of my list but barely make those classes.
Suddenly food is a bit of an issue again. For a while it wasn't and it was lovely. I was making good choices without even thinking about and my body showed the results pleasingly. Now my tummy is expanding a bit again from bloat from the obvious bad choices. I still can't consume the quantity like I used to, thankfully, but quite often I feel discomfort after a meal. Need to start making good choices again, soon. So many events coming up though.
Finally finished the blooming Diving course this week. Yay! Saw so many beautiful creatures. It is genuinely beautiful down there. So I am quite looking forward to seeing how it is to dive just for the fun of it with a new company. If it isn't organised better then that's it for me!
There's many birthdays coming up in the next two weeks. I'm planning quite a surprise which I am excited about but also have anxiety over. So many people we've got to socialise with this month.
One day at a time. One minute at a time. One foot in front of the other. It's the only way.

Sunrise & Run

There are not many things that get me out of bed before sunrise. To go for a run, just a training run at that, would usually definitely not be a good enough reason. But...this week has seen me drag my UNfit PH(f)AT & NON-flourishing ass out of bed half asleep before sunrise. BEFORE SUNRISE people. (Insert gasping emoji)
Not only that, but drive 20km to get to destination - Hobie beach!  Madness. Reason: hubby is swim training in the ocean so I may as well enjoy the amazing views and cool ocean breeze.
We are both taking part in a race in less than two weeks time - 3 beaches challenge hosted by ZSports. We have both lost a lot of fitness. So we are both cramming. Hubby will do the duathlon solo - of course. I have been roped in to be the runner with another lady who is just swimming.
I'm really hoping this forced jolt into action will see a continued effort to stay active. It has been really hard to run. Even a little 3km is daunting now when I had once upon a time conquered a half marathon. But already day four of run/walk 5km it is feeling better. As luck would have it though a nice fat heel blister formed yesterday.  First time ever. A quick Pinterest help search and found Tea Tree Oil as a remedy. I'm a huge fan of essential oils.  Popped the sucker and applied the oil throughout the day. By this morning I was able to run a good one without discomfort with two pairs of socks and a plaster.
Sadly my eating habits are terrible at the moment. Hopefully one day I will get with the program and wonder why it took me so long to get with it.