X: Priorities

Ty missed another long run today: 18 miles. That’s two Sundays in a row and three of the last five he has bagged. Ty’s wife is due to have their first baby this month, and I guess she wanted him home because she thought she was having contractions. Of course she wasn’t, but that’s irrelevant. To me, the real point is doesn’t Ty know he’ll have the next 20 years to spend with this kid? I’m not a parent yet, but it seems like common sense would tell him to get in his long workouts now, while the baby is still in the womb. I do give Ty credit for not fearing mediocrity. Let’s face it: He might as well add 30 minutes to his Ironman Wisconsin time next September. - Racer X