Thursday, October 2, 2008

Mind games aren't welcome

The mind games are starting. The visualizing a good, positive race is trying to trump the bad thoughts.

My chest is getting tight like I'm in the water and I can feel my heart rate getting higher.

No you don't - you're just stressed with work.

No really - I'm typing this and my heart is racing.

I don't know why. You're ready. You've had more endurance training at this point than any other big race in your years of racing.

I'm just ready for my post-race beer and food. I'm ready to be done.

That's what I'm already dealing with - but I can't! I was sitting at my desk today and found myself drifting into thoughts of a bad race or a drop out. But that's not what I want to think!

These next two days I not only need to get more sleep, but I have to start going through my race strategy.

Let's end this tri season on a good race!

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