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This past week I thought I was starting to train for my triathlon scheduled for September. I had my training plan in hand to wake up at 5am and head to the gym, the pool or jump on my bike. I could already feel the adrenaline rush that always happens when you start the 12 week count down. I had rehearsed in my mind the statement I needed to make myself get up early; the literal interpretation of the phrase sink or swim. I found the discipline to monitor what I am eating and when by keeping a diet log, and taken on the task of motivating my training buddy, Jeff. But alas, yesterday brought the worst news you could receive: my event has been canceled.
Really? Honestly, you are kidding! Nope, there it was, the down and dirty deflating email that says your goal just vanished. The decision was out of my control and I truly believe my body physically reacted. Every muscle starting to ache as if to say it was letting go of the strength and energy it would have required to run the race. I was, to say the least, disappointed.
And then I turned to the real reason I participate in triathlons: the challenge. This unwelcome news was just another part of the challenge; part of the journey to stop, reflect, regroup and take steps in a new direction and that meant I had to find a new race. So instead of Orlando, I am off to Amelia Island, where I will be swimming in the ocean vs. a lake, biking a flat course and hopefully having a little cooler weather to run in. The race is 2 weeks later then the original date and so I am off to modify the training plan. A lesson learned in how to set new goals and reaffirm commitments.
The other reason for training has to be the amazing individuals that I have on my team, from my running coach Robin Adams, my swim coach Christine Sanchez, to my training buddy Jeff. I never feel afraid of asking for help from my team. They are the people who have given me encouragement, guidance, and support, and I can always rely on them to have fun. So this is me starting over, a new 12 week training plan and I hope you will be part of my journey!
-Emma ><((">
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3 comments:
I absolutely love that it took you less than two hours to find a new race. You could have pissed around and hemmed and hawed but you didn't. You immediately said what next. It was a great lesson in not letting adversity get you down.
P.S. You're a great training buddy and I hope to be a better one!
I'm glad you found another Tri. You and Jeff are really motivating even from a distance.
My first sprint is this Sunday. Future blog no doubt.
If at first you don't succeed, Tri, Tri, Tri again.
Way to go, Emma! Can't wait for the next installment! This is going to be a great blogathlon. The race is on!
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