- the most fancy bike
- the typical triathlete body
- the best balance dismounting the bike
- the ability to swim fast
- guts for taking this on in the first place
- endurance that never seems to end
- mental toughness that got me through running 51.2 miles
- focus on what I DO have
- smile
- call myself a 70.3 finisher!
I'm feeling ok about Saturday except the weather forecast calling for rain and cooler temps* has me nervous. I really don't want to do the bike portion in the rain. It can downpour as soon as that's over for all I care, just wait till I'm off the damn bike! I also don't do well in cooler temperatures and being wet in cooler temperatures is a recipe for disaster for me and my Raynauds. I'm going to pack a shirt in case I need to change into something dry when I come out of the water and will hope for the best that the rain holds off. Hard to believe that it's only 2 sleeps away...
I went back to read my race report and what I leared from my Ultra and saw this...it was the perfect little reminder.
"You know, I'm not a very deep person, there's really not that much to me. But I'm always looking to find out more about myself. And I did learn one really important thing this past weekend...I learned that not only can I do anything I set my mind to, but I will do it. I am not a quitter and I am more determined than I even thought I was."
*anything under 80 degrees is considered "cooler" for me and causes my Raynauds to flare up. I'm part lizard.
6 comments:
It will NOT rain! You will NOT fall off your bike! You WILL finish! Good luck!
You are going to do awesome!! So excited for you! You will have to get a 70.3 car magnet!
You are ready to kick some ass out there, girl! You are one of the strongest chicks I know and this race (and whatever conditions are thrown at you) have nothing on you. FX for a nice day!!!!! GO GET 'EM!
ok well you do have a triathletes body and you have more heart and drive and determination than many, many people. I am so excited for you to enjoy this new adventure
Have a great race this weekend! You can do it! (said in the Rob Snyder Happy Gilmore-style)
Guts, endurance, toughness, and a helluva lot of heart! You're going to be amazing this weekend. Let's get coffee in the next couple weeks to celebrate!
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