Karen writes: Heading to Taupo tomorrow
I sat in class at Uni today trying to concentrate on such interesting concepts as 'economic evaluation', 'cost-benefit analysis', 'cost-utility analysis' and other equally baffling ideas. It probably wasn't a good day to be concentrating, I am twitchy, headachey, grumpy and out of sorts and I want Saturday to arrive before I go into a dramatic meltdown caused by going from 16 hour weeks of exercise to less than 2 hours this week so far.
Right now I am taking a brief break from packing.what seems to be an enormous quantity of stuff, the family away stuff is ok, but the sheer quantity of sports gear is staggering, so far 3 large plastic bags with things from the various transition lists (swim, swim to cycle, cycle to run), 1 large box with bike things/helmet/pump/cleaning equipment/spare sports gear for tomorrows swim and run and various other bits and pieces. I told the children I might have to leave them behind if I run out of room with all the sports equipment. They didn't believe me.
The forecast for Saturday in Taupo still says 'rain, heavy at times', ah well, at least it is a weather condition we are very familiar with!
I just want to say thanks for all the messages of support, it is fabulous knowing so many people are behind us, I am sure the thought of all that goodwill will help us out if things get tough on the day! We have also received a lot of support and encouragement through the whole of this long and challenging process, whether it was a "you can do it" when we expressed some sort of disillusionment, an allowance being made because of tiredness from a hard session, rearranged hours to fit something in, or letting us claim an extra slice of cake! So to family, the team at the office, our friends, colleagues and the DPT Board, getting this far wouldn't have been possible without you.
Right now I am taking a brief break from packing.what seems to be an enormous quantity of stuff, the family away stuff is ok, but the sheer quantity of sports gear is staggering, so far 3 large plastic bags with things from the various transition lists (swim, swim to cycle, cycle to run), 1 large box with bike things/helmet/pump/cleaning equipment/spare sports gear for tomorrows swim and run and various other bits and pieces. I told the children I might have to leave them behind if I run out of room with all the sports equipment. They didn't believe me.
The forecast for Saturday in Taupo still says 'rain, heavy at times', ah well, at least it is a weather condition we are very familiar with!
I just want to say thanks for all the messages of support, it is fabulous knowing so many people are behind us, I am sure the thought of all that goodwill will help us out if things get tough on the day! We have also received a lot of support and encouragement through the whole of this long and challenging process, whether it was a "you can do it" when we expressed some sort of disillusionment, an allowance being made because of tiredness from a hard session, rearranged hours to fit something in, or letting us claim an extra slice of cake! So to family, the team at the office, our friends, colleagues and the DPT Board, getting this far wouldn't have been possible without you.
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