A bucket list is a list of things you want to accomplish in
your lifetime. For some the bucket list
is filled with extravagance like, visiting a far off place, flying in a hot air
balloon, or bungee jumping in New Zealand.
But for most of us the desires we harbor are less extravagant. They are things like, lose some weight,
research our genealogy, or learn to swim.
The unfortunate reality of most bucket list endeavors is
they are frequently written and pursued when the end of life is looming
near. But it doesn’t have to be that
way. Every day you wake up, you are
gifted with a new opportunity. Every day
is a fresh start.
So here is my challenge to you. This year, join me in participating in a uniquely
original Triathlon. October 12, 2014.
The YMCA of the Desert and the city of Palm Desert have partnered to bring the
first annual Reverse Mini Triathlon to the valley. It is not the traditional triathlon that
starts with a long and difficult open water swim, followed by a bike ride that
feels like the Tour De France, and concluded with a run that just about does
you in. This event promises to be more
fun than that. It is perfect if you have
never participated in such a goal before or if you want a new challenge with a
twist. This event is backwards. It is reversed and it is mini, shorter than
the average tri.
It will start with a 5K run, continue with a 10 mile bike
ride, and finish with a 300 meter swim in the Palm Desert Aquatic Center swimming
pool. Doesn’t that sound like a fun challenge? If participating in the entire event is more
than you want to tackle how about doing just the 5K as a run or a walk or the
1K color run in Civic Center Park. Families
and friends can do it together. There is
something for everyone!
I hope you will write it down. Put it on your bucket list. Commit to the challenge. It will
be fun. I’m sure of it! To sign up go to www.ybefitpdchallenge.org. If you and your friends want help training
for this next fun reverse mini -triathlon endeavor call me, Karen, at the Palm
Desert Aquatic Center 760-565-7467 I’m here to help!