Priorities

One of my Ironman goals this year is to do the training.  I guess that goes without saying, but what I mean is I want to do the training right.  I am trying to do everything my husband-coach gives me to do.  I am sticking to the workouts and I'm not missing any.

Until yesterday...

I have very curly hair.  I love my curly hair and throughout my life, everyone has commented on my curly hair.  It's a part of who I am.  However, every couple of months, when I get my hair cut, my wonderful hair stylist blows it dry and it is straight.  No curls, but no frizz.  I have tried doing this at home and it never looks half as good as when she does it for me.  Because it is such a different look for me, Randy calls me his girlfriend when it's done.

Yesterday, I had a hair appointment.  But, I also had an afternoon/evening run scheduled.  That run was going to ruin my beautiful hair style!  So, I skipped the run.

That's right.... I skipped the run.  For my hair. 

I could have done the run afterwards, but the shower would result in my usual curly hair.  Randy pretty much rolled his eyes and I knew what he was thinking...  At some point, every athlete skips or changes a workout.  I'm sure this is the first time that someone has skipped a workout for a hair style.

That's when the guilt started creeping in.  No, guilt, no!!  I pushed it away as I heard my friend Peg's voice saying, "Guilt is a worthless emotion."  So, I ended my hair appointment (looking great, by the way), not with guilt, but with a compromise. 

I did the run this morning.  Because, while Ironman is my ultimate priority in this case, there is something to be said for enjoying my straight hair for one evening.

It should be noted, that Randy's girlfriend got taken out to dinner last night.  I guess he didn't mind so much after all!