I don’t know if I mentioned this (or if you bother to look at my upcoming events list) but I have a race this weekend. A sprint triathlon to be exact. In my injury induced haze I had transferred an earlier tri entry to this one. It’s cool because this is the race I’ve done every year since I started triathlon-ing and it’s the first one I ever did. By the way, I still feel like a total triathlon noob.
Since I haven’t really been able to “race” since March I was totally conflicted about this event on Saturday. The angel on my left shoulder is saying, “Take it easy. Don’t hurt yourself. Have fun!” and the devil on my right shoulder is saying, “Balls out B.o.B.! It’s a sprint! Race! Race! Race!”
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| Daria only had to worry about who to snark on next. |
My coach said to enjoy the race and don’t get hurt. My tri friends would more than likely agree. My OCD race devil told me to go look at the times from last year and see where I placed. I may or may not have done this. And my race angel said not to knock myself of Augusta training.
Ultimately, I think I’ll set the goal to have a faster bike split this year since that’s where a lot of my focus has been. I hope to have roughly the same swim time and realistically think my run will be slower. There’s not a whole lot I can do about that at this point. I know I’m not going to win the damn thing but I always want to perform better than I did the year before. This may not be the case this year’s over all time , but focusing on a faster bike split will help me shut that devil up.
Race Goals:
1. Faster bike split. Hopefully it’s not too windy because even though this is a sprint course of about ten miles, it can get super windy. We’ll see if this hill training is paying off.
2. Do not kill myself on the run. I don’t think this will be difficult since I haven’t raced in a while and it’ll probably be hot as hell.
3. HAVE FUN and DO NOT complain after the race about my time. I’m healthy and running. This is what it’s all about.
4. Don’t fall off of friend’s boat during post race celebration. (This one is because I know lots of libations will also be on that boat. Heh.)
Happy Tuesday friends. Almost to hump day… hang in there!
You are going to do great and have lots of fun. That is all.
Smart goals. Don't listen to the Devil. She's deceptive. I know because I have a devil too. And because of my devil, I spent the entirety of the 2011 racing season nursing injury and then re-injuring myself. Don't listen to the devil.
Listen to your coach. He/she knows what is in your best interest.
Keep yourself on track for the race you really care about. Have fun at the sprint, practice your transitions, practice sighting in the open water, practice swim placement, etc., etc.
And most importantly: HAVE FUN!!
Good luck with your Tri!
I did look at your race schedule and see that you are running Florida Keys Ragnar. I'll be down there for that too! I can't wait. I've never been there.
Enjoy!
I'll be racing as well! It's my first Tri!
Good Luck and don't worry about the numbers! 🙂
I'm with you. "I'm racing? Holy crap! I'm racing?!"
Let's both do our tri sprints ball out! Hells yeah! 😀
Sorry, I'm a bad influence. Stay safe, mama!
Good luck not falling off the boat. And have a safe-injury free, tri.
Love #4! Most important one, I think.
Have a blast and stay w/in your comfort zone. Good luck!
You've been busting your arse lately, proud of you!
I have a sprint coming up and have exactly the same goal: faster bike split. May not be faster overall, but I want a faster bike split.
Good luck!
You've got this! ENJOY!!!!!
Balls Out Bob…………. It's been since March, you deserve some race pain….
have fun, and enjoy! You will do great!!
All the best and have a lot of fun! You'll be great!
Hope you have a great race this weekend! I wish I could come out and cheer you on, but my sister's kids are staying with me this weekend so I am doing the whole Aunt Jess thing! Repeat this word in your head during that race: Augusta. 'Nuff said!
Swim like a fish, pedal like the biker you have become, and take it easy on the run.
Getting to the line at Augusta healthy is the overriding goal.
Good Luck!
yea just take it easy and don't try to kill yourself. I've got a sprint on saturday to and I'm looking forward to pushing it hard, as long as this stupid toe doesn't kill me.
Good luck! Have fun!
Way to ride the bike! Even effort up and down those hills. Good job! And a nice easy run to boot!
Faster bike is a given. Start off controlled on the run – and run negative splits, and kick it in if you are feeling okay – but yes – don't get hurt! yes – swim faster as well – consistently!!
And Have fun – and yes – don't fall off the boat!
Have fun!
(and I love the Daria pic…that was totally me in high school!)
If you could actually not kill yourself on ANY leg, I would appreciate it.
I learned a lesson and that is always focus on the A race of the season. If it is Augusta then race this race but if anything hurts then slow down because Augusta is the goal.
Enjoy yourself.
good luck this weekend! i will be thinking of you as i am stuck at work… you're jealous, i know. tame that inner demon and behave! think of the bigger picture!
Love the gratuitous Daria ref.