Holy hell I am turning into a complete nut with this race just 11 days away. Normally, I am not one to focus on all the bad things that can happen in life because it serves no purpose. With this race closing in, all the time, sacrifice and effort I have put into it are making me panic about something stupid happening and making all my work for nothing. I have seen three really bad car accidents in the last 4 days and I'm terrified someone is going to crush me in my little Prius. I've always driven super sized SUVs and never worried about my safety but now I have this little go kart of a vehicle making me feel vulnerable. It doesn't help that I spend two hours of my day in rush hour traffic. I'm also worried that someone is going to rear end our car on the way to the race thus totalling my bike that is transported on the back of the car. It doesn't stop there though. My daughter had a headache and I practically quarantined her. Luckily, it turns out it was just a side effect from her Kindergarten shots. Then today, as I was running on the mill, the lady on the mill next to me fell. It was a scream, some thuds and lots of flailing. So there I am, witness to her seemingly painful fall, running at an interval pace well out of my comfort zone and praying that I don't end up the next one down. By the way, to her credit she got right back up and kept running. It was pretty admirable until she almost fell again 20 minutes later while she was messing with her phone. Guess she's one of those people who likes to learn the hard way.
Anyway, I'm losing my mind. Is this normal? I don't recall ever being this frantic before any other race. It's ridiculous and quite frankly, exhausting! I just really want this race to get here. Well, I say that now but the day before I'll probably be second guessing myself and wishing I had another 2 weeks :)
Here's my not so super run this morning.
Run: 5 miles (.5 walking RIs)
2 mile warm up
3 x 1K @ 7:53, 400 RI
1 mile cool down
I was supposed to do 5 x 1K so boo on me. I also tried to run the RIs but the 7:53 pace killed me. Oh well, miles are miles.
5 comments:
You've put a lot of time into training, so I can see why you are on edge!!
I had to modify my speed workout this morning too- I think it was that killer heat and humidity- could it have been any worse?!
It's completely normal to feel that way before a race! Just trust in the training and believe that you can do it! :)
Is this the first tri of the season? I think we all get that way till we get the first out of the way.
I think it is pretty normal to be a little freaked out before a race, especially your first one in a long while. Trust in your training, it will get you through.
Thanks everyone. It would've been nice to get a smaller tri under my belt before this big endeavor next week but I think I'm ready. I really just want to get on with it. The anticipation is killing me!
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