Many of us (including myself even though I hadn’t entirely planned it this way) are in the midst of our yearly break from training. This brings with it all sorts of challenges that some may not be entirely prepared to deal with. Many of my closest friends were struggling with many of the same issues I had in the past. For them and any others going through the same thing, I had the following message: It Gets Better.
As a loving friend and training mate who has gone through many of the hardships you are currently dealing with I wanted to let you know….It Gets Better.
I know it’s hard to see right now and it may feel like you can’t go on anymore but….It Gets Better.
I was once in your shoes, wanting so badly to put on those running shoes and just go for a little jog. Don’t do it. It’s not worth it. There is so much out there to live for. Trust me…It Gets Better.
Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon you’ll wake up and remember that there can be a life outside swimming, biking and running. There are family and friends out there waiting for you to reach out and enjoy, heaven forbid, a beer with you. They want to go out, have fun and like a real adult, not worry about their bedtime…with you.
So please just remember…It Gets Better.
Love Rob
On a more serious note, It Gets Better is an amazing project that is doing some amazing things for youth with actual problems (unlike us sad triathletes). Check it out if you haven’t.
