It's not all about me

As I was swimming last night, I was thinking about what I should put in my next blog.  Every day has been a blur of working and training.  And I tend to think about - what am "I" going to do at work today, what am "I" going to do for my workout today, etc.  I think I've been thinking a little too much about me.  A couple days ago I got an email from a woman that I've been emailing back and forth with but haven't even met.  Her name is Colleen and she's going thru chemo right now for breast cancer.  She has so much energy and enthusiasm, and I hope that I'm helping her with my emails and advice.  But it made me think that the whole reason I started this blog wasn't to tell you all about how I'm doing in my races or training, but to inspire others that there is life after going thru the breast cancer treatments.  I clearly remember the days after my diagnosis and first surgery - searching the internet for some glimmer of what I would be able to do athletically after the treatments.  I was so fearful that my days of running and triathlon were over.  Many of you may think that is crazy - how could someone with breast cancer be worried about RUNNING!  But running, biking and triathlon are such a big part of my life, I was worried.  I wanted it to still be part of my life.  And I searched for something out there that would ease my fears and tell me that everything was going to be ok.  I hope this blog is helping someone out there with that fear. 
And although I may not say it enough, a big "thank you" to my wonderful, wonderful husband for everything he does to allow me to indulge in this one last ironman - my ironman in Pink.  THANK YOU!!!