The scene was familiar: gear bag on one side, clothes and equipment spread all over the living room, checklist in hand, thinking over all the details of the quick transitions to be made.... the only difference is that I'm getting ready for my daughter's dance recital. Or should I say three dress rehearsals and four recitals in three different locations with six costume changes each! At eight years old, she's not really ready to handle the mass of hair, makeup, costume, and accessory changes herself at the fast pace she'll need to. Most of the girls on her dance team are several years older than her, but I'll be back in the dressing room helping her make the transitions so she can have her glorious nights on the big stage, something she looks forward to all year.
By nature I'm not the world's most organized person. One of triathlon's many gifts to me has been to help me figure out how to sort, pack, check off, practice, and organize myself in situations like this. It's funny how many skills transfer from this sport that I love to the rest of my life. Discipline, tenaciousness, organization, good sportsmanship, the influence of triathlon helps all other aspects of my existance.
And today, it lets my daughter shine.
1 comment:
Hi there.
My name is Chip and I own www.FinishLineCharms.com. Ever so often I google "triathlon gifts" to see what position I come up. In doing so this morning, I came across your blog. I only read a little of it and a small piece about you and I was compelled to write you to let you know how inspiring you are! I enjoy reading your accomplishments and your passions.
Keep it up!
Chip
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