I was going to write on something else today, but I decided to do an update about my tri training. Come Sunday, there are only two more weeks left until I take the plunge at the Ramblin' Rose. Sometimes when I am training, I wonder why in the world am I doing this to my body? Other times, I get the most incredible "high" feeling... like I am totally unstoppable. It is those feelings and those moments when I realize, you know what - I can do this! It just makes me realize that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to... and when I cross that finish line on May 22, I will 100 % affirm this to myself.
There have been a lot of doubters throughout these past 4 months since I started seriously training. So many people have said - why in the world? Can you really do this? Why would you even think about doing something? Are you sure you won't fall off your bike? Even people extremely close to me questioned my ability. I was never the "athlete" in our family... yes, I was athletic and I did play three sports in high school (golf, swimming and soccer), I was the "brain". Stephanie, my extremely talented little sister, was the "athlete". If it was a sport - she could manage it and was incredible at every single thing she played. I, on the other hand, stuck to sports where it didn't get hurt if you got hit by the ball!
Over the past 4 months, however, I have been pretty determined to change that stereotyped that I had. I have succeeded as well and proven to EVERYONE that questioned my abilities or my dedication to the training. I have put in the sweat, tears and time. I am mentally and physically prepared. I AM READY!
Wish me luck... these next two weeks are jammed pack with some pretty tough workouts. LET'S DO THIS!
Doubters are just jealous! Use them as motivation. My Mother-in-law laughed when I said I wanted to run a marathon. That just makes me even more determined to run one.
ReplyDeleteTake care lady! :)