Brooke Bennett, 3-time Olympic gold medalist, officially
announced her comeback in open water swimming for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
late last year. Today
she's sharing a very personal turn in that journey. Below is a letter from the
Olympic champion.
A wise man once told me…
“TELL
GOD YOU HAVE LIFE UNDER CONTROL AND LISTEN TO HIM LAUGH.”
Entering
2014 I was ready for my transition from sports broadcasting to full time
training for my Olympic comeback at Rio 2016. Fresh off my engagement to my big
squeeze Jeremy I had a wedding to plan, which brings some frustration, but
overall is fun. With the wedding date not until February of 2015 I had
plenty of time. To add to my list I’ve taken on the task of bringing my own
open water swim here to the Tampa bay area (details to come very soon). Jeremy
took over a struggling football program in January and has spent every waking
moment dedicated to building the program, which he loves.
Life
seemed to be completely under control and rolling… that’s when I saw the 2 pink
lines that will change any person’s life. That’s right folks; I’m going to be a
mommy. What better timing then when I’m planning a wedding, organizing a huge
event, and — oh yeah! — training for an Olympic comeback at my age (34)!
Little
“Beany” (the little one’s current name) probably couldn’t have picked a more
inconvenient time to show up, however all of the parents I know had the same
thing to say, “there is never a perfect time to have a kid!”
Although the timing is not ideal, the situation is. Jeremy and I are so blessed not
only have each other but to have an amazing family and a great support group of
friends. My trainers and coaches are behind me and still totally agree that the
2016 Olympic Games in Rio is doable. But that doesn’t mean training has been
easy. As many expecting moms will say the first trimester can be a doozy.
Struck with morning sickness, all day sickness, I had to keep hoping for
brighter days but if you know me well you know that there is no obstacle that
can get between me and my goals. Now into my second trimester things are
getting a little easier and my workouts are now back on target. I listen to my
body and pay close attention to my heart rate. Everything has been two-thumbs
up for my doctor.
“Beany”
will end up being the most amazing blessing of my life. Jeremy is going to make
a great father and is already showing it by doing everything I ask and dealing
with me in my state of sickness and hormonal mood swings, Team HIPPO is
expanding by one and I couldn’t be any more excited.
I
promise to take these next “growing” months as a learning experience not only
to myself but to my fan base by keeping a detailed journal to provide my fans
continuous updates on this life changing experience.
Thank
you so much to all my fans and supporters as I enter the newest and biggest
journey of my life, being a mommy!
foto
Brooke Bennett, 3 vezes medalhista de ouro olímpico, anunciou oficialmente seu
retorno na natação em águas abertas para os Jogos Olímpicos de 2016 no Rio no
ano passado. Hoje ela está compartilhando uma volta muito pessoal nessa
jornada. atual Foto via Taya Fagan
fonte
swimswam
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