The Off-Season
The off-season is usually a term used by athletes when they are not training for races and or in season competitions. I feel like I’m in my off season regarding triathlon and post cancer life. I’m currently not going through chemo, I’m not trying to just “survive” and I’m not on a schedule of blood work and tests. It’s like I’m in maintenance mode. Staying healthy, active and fit. Every three months is blood work and every six months is a CT scan (scan-xiety is setting in). Can’t forget therapy! Therapy is also mixed up in there as well. I pretty much eat and drink (let’s be real and honest) an 80/20 lifestyle HA!. It’s what keeps me sane and actually quite happy and comfortable. Happy, comfortable and confident is where I need to be and strive to be everyday. It’s hard on the “off-season”. The off-season gives you more time to think, think and think some more. Which could be a bad thing at times. Thinking and extra time could bring up insecurities (which I know...