216 days 'til 29029

I just looked at the calendar.  Only 216 days left ‘til the 6 am start of 29029 in Snowbasin Utah.  13 climbs.  36 hours.  While it seems a ways away, I’m already panicking a bit.  Ok, maybe a lot.  What was I thinking?  Am I strong enough?  Am I too fat?  I’m not in shape like the others.  I mean elite athletes do this like Colin O’Brady, Jesse Itzler (founder of 29029), and Rich Roll.  Right??  Not the average pediatric chiropractor.  I am sore as shit today.  My quads are killing me.  Coach has been working me hard the past two days I could hardly get out of bed or off the toilet.  Yesterday in the office, I was bending working on a baby and I’m trying not to fall over and hoping mom doesn’t see how much pain I am actually in.  I’m down 40 pounds since the training began in June 2019.  It was 42, but you know... the holidays were good (bad) to me.  So, I’m still working on that which I have gained. 

So, here I am.  216 days.  Today is one of those days.  Today is one of those days I want to say is this worth it?  Am I worth it?  Is it worth all the time away from my family training?  Is it worth it to be on a strict diet—- Coach told me today I have to lose 2.5 pounds this week (wtf).  Is it worth it to be sore all the time?  My head is saying EFF this!!  But.... my heart is telling be YES, it is worth it!  Since this journey began, I have been a better wife. A better mom.  A better doctor. I have a better body and mind.   I am using the word better because there is ALWAYS room for improvement.  I am worth it and so is my family.  I lost my parents when I was in my 20’s and I want to be there for Maddy J.  She deserves it and so does Joe!  And you know what?  I deserve it too!!  I deserve to feel better and look better.  I deserve to be healthier and be a better person!  So, when you see me hobbling around the office some days, I want you to know I am Worth It!!!

 About Dr. Brenda

Dr. Brenda Fairchild, is board-certified chiropractor in pediatrics and pregnancy and has a devoted practice to women and children.  She dove headfirst into getting a certification in neurosensory, neuroendocrine, and neurogastric for health and wellness to help heal her daughter and herself from adrenal fatigue.  Dr. Brenda is also an author of Why Didn’t My Pediatrician Tell me That?  and The Crunchy Mom’s Hands on Guide to Pregnancy.  She is currently working on her third book on Natural Fertility.