letter to mom

I know I know, I'm too skinny and I work out too much. I know you liked it better when I was 180 pounds and 25% bodyfat. You seem to think that it reflected on you ability as a caretaker; that you were a provider in the most literal sense. But the truth is although I may have looked better nourished, I wasn't all that happy. You know I was never that good at hockey, soccer, baseball, tennis, or anything else I have participated in, usually I was among the worst. And I have decided that I do not want to one day be a 55 year old with a heart condition whose greatest achievement in the world of bodies is having lived to 55. With that in mind I really do enjoy running, boxing, skipping, hiking, lifting weights and all that and yes I really do like eating right, avocado is freaking delish with salmon, and peanut butter is a health food how kick ass is that!!!
All this is also why I'm competing in the triathlon, its not so much about the winning, which I will strive for but do not need to feel good about it. Its about doing something that I never could do before, and being that little bit, stronger, faster, more motivated than I have been. I hope from all this I gain some of the ambition, confidence and character that I know you have always prayed your sons possessed. I am more than happy to trade in 30 pounds and 13% bodyfat for these things, especially when you realize that this should be journey of bonding and even pride.

all the love and respect in the world,
your son always,
McKelvie