Oh the TAPER!!
Well, it's taper time and with that comes the rollercoaster of emotions.
But does it have to be that way?
Why can't it just be rest and focus on what we know we can do? Why can't it just be "chill"? It's not like I haven't done this before. It's not like I don't know to expect the unexpected. Or that I don't know that all I can do is eat well, rest and then get up and go for a swim, bike, run.
Why can't it just be focusing on having fun? Am I going to win? No. Am I going to win my age group? No. Am I going to go out and do whatever I can do? Yes. Am I going to focus on keeping my head in the game? Yes.
Then I suppose there's no reason to freak out. My friends will be there to race and to cheer. They will help lift me up when times get gloomy. And when times get gloomy, I know they will pass...they WILL PASS!!
And then, barring any craziness, I will make the final turn and float down the home stretch (in the daylight, I hope) into the arms of my friends and team mates...then I will return the favor and welcome in the rest of the team and all other Ironman Finishers.
It's going to be an exciting day!
2 comments:
You will finish in the daylight! Do not underestimate yourself, go in with confidence.
I have seen you push yourself and I know you will do great. Please don't forget to remind yourself of that over the next few weeks, you are amazing Michelle!
I love this, Michelle! :)
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