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 2004-08-23 10:30 AM |
Champion  5495    Whizzzzzlandia Silver member |  Subject: Anxiety at it's PEAK!I'm signed up for my first OLYMPIC distance triathlon THIS SUNDAY... (August 29, 2004). This is my "A" race... I've been training the distances on a program since the end of March... I feel like I'm in great shape... I'm just so NERVOUS/SCARED/ANXIOUS.... I've got a nearly CONTSTANT upset stomach. I was just reading the race info, the parking info, the spectator guide on the internet, and I had to go to the bathroom with gastro-intestinal issues.  This is not my first race... I've completed 6 other SPRINT events.... this is, however, my first Olympic Distance race, and I'm getting spooked. I'm going to DO it no matter what... It was an expensive race. I've heard it's crowded, but very well organized. I guess I'm just working myself up into a froth here, and I don't know how to calm the nerves. I'm not usually freaked out at all. Any hints as to how to calm myself down? Positive Visualization? Valium? Yoga? I'm at a loss. Ugh, gotta hit the bathroom again. HELLLLPPP! LW |
| 2004-08-23 10:47 AM in reply to: #51774 |
Elite 2915  New City, New York | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Laura, I had a case of the nerves yesterday b4 mine (o.k. it was the day of, so your a bit ahead of schedule). You are obviously prepared, so all i can say is trust your training. As I posted elsewhere my 10 year old's advice proved prophetic: think of it as three separate training sessions. You know you can do all the distances, it's just a matter of connecting them. The eupohric feeling I STILL have today will soon be yours! Trust yourself and enjoy, Mark |
| 2004-08-23 11:35 AM in reply to: #51774 |
Master 1275 Sonoma County, CA | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Just like public speaking....just imagine that everyone else on the course is naked.... okay, jk... I was a basket case b4 my oly....but break it down and really look at it. You've done 6, count them SIX sprints already...you've been training for it. THe only different between sprint and OLy is a little more mileage. You know you can cover the distances so relax. Something I like to do is visualize a time *after* the race....say at 4pm that day or the following Monday or Tuesday and I'm back at work....the Oly behind you and the feeling you'll be having and how good you'll feel about yourself. If that doesn't work...again, just think of everyone else on the course naked....hey, it worked for high school speech class... Good luck! Edited by crpadiem 2004-08-23 11:36 AM |
| 2004-08-23 12:20 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Whiz, you have nothing to worry about, the anxiety is needless. I know you'll have the perfect shade of lipstick, and as everyone knows, if you look good you will perform good. I'm going to ask this on the "Who's Racing" forum as well. I have a friend doing Chicago which I think is the same one you're doing. The event web site lets you sign up to get email updates on participants, if you have their last names, I think. Anyone wanting to share that information, I'll add to my "Watch List" and be cheering you on remotely come Sunday. Edited by the bear 2004-08-23 12:27 PM |
| 2004-08-23 12:29 PM in reply to: #51829 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! I'm Laura Wisz... Hope you're not disappointed!!! I think I RATIONALLY know I should be able to finish, definitely... I feel like I've trained sufficiently... It's just that I'm such a lousy runner, I'm worried about being able to complete the run leg of this event. The longest race I've run is an 8K! But I've gone further (Up to 8 miles) in my training... We will have to see... Rationally, I should be OK... Irrationally, my mind is all over the board psyching me out!!! Thanks, though... Maybe if I grab just the right shade of lipstick in advance of the event, all this worrying will be for naught. It will at least provide a giggle... ha ha ... LW |
| 2004-08-23 12:40 PM in reply to: #51837 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Ok Whiz....I suffer from the same GI pressure before church league softball games let alone tri's. Here's my silly suggestion - find yourself a copy of the Rocky theme song. Not sure if its a distraction technique thing, or if its a brain thing...either way, for some reason...all my nerves channel into something other than anxiety. Now the whole Rocky theme song might not be your thing, but something motivational and stirring. Sometimes just a set of headphones with any old music and closing the old eyes is enough. Good luck!!!! |
| 2004-08-23 12:46 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Master 1902 Berkeley, CA | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Breathe, Laura!! And, uh, I'd skip the bean burritos! (o: You are going be great! Really! I wouldn't shine you on about this--you've done the hours, you're ready! And there isn't (in my opinion) any way to dispell the nerves. But you can remind yourself that your goal is to have fun, it's your race--run it like you own it! D |
| 2004-08-23 12:56 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Member 33 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! I bet once you hit the water and start doin' your thing, you'll relax. Its the anticipation that kills. I know this not from tri experience, but from collegiate sports. All of this prerace anxiety is unnecessary "noise", but completely understandable. Go get'em girl! You are awesome! |
| 2004-08-23 1:12 PM in reply to: #51837 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! 8K, 10K,12K, a dollar. It's all the same once you get started. You'll be mauve-elous! |
| 2004-08-23 2:13 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Like you said, you are trained and ready for this! This is what you have worked so hard for! You can do it for sure. I don't have any words of wisdom, but I'm looking forward to your race report! Maybe look at all the quotes here, write some down, and put them on cards - read them whenever you feel anxious. |
| 2004-08-23 2:32 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! OK....breathe, breathe, breathe... Thanks for all the words of wisdom and encouragement! I knew I could come here and have my nerves soothed. I'm sure I'll have plenty to say in my race report... (!)
LW |
| 2004-08-23 4:02 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Elite Veteran 617 Roscoe, IL. | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! LW, When I was getting my masters degree, I had to be medicated (Propanilol) before each studio lesson with my prof. I worried for two years about my grad. recital. What's the point? I don't know other than I know what gripping fear feels like and from that experience, I can honestly saw you're going to be fine. Try looking at it this way, you obviously enjoy doing the sprint distance races. Well, your just going to be out on the course enjoying yourself that much longer. Can't be in Chicago this weekend but we'll all be thinking about you and looking forward to the race report. Don p.s. my two races, I still get nervous looking out over the water. However, I can get up in front of hundreds of people and play without thinking twice about it. So you will get used to it. |
| 2004-08-23 4:51 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Elite Veteran 970 Smyrna, Georgia | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Aside from just trying to calm yourself down, eat lots of cheest. That ought to stop you up. Good luck on your race! |
| 2004-08-23 10:04 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Very ripe bananas are great too...and the potassium boost  Don't worry, I know helluva thing to say, but you will be great! You are trained, your body is ready, the mind is ready, YOU ARE READY. Ripe banananas, too. Best of luck, wish I could be there I will be thinking of you though. |
| 2004-08-24 9:16 AM in reply to: #51774 |
| Member 96 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Laura, Three deep breaths: One, Two, Three. Feeling better? Good! Now as a veteran of the Chicago Triathlon (yea, right, I did it for the first time last year.) A few suggestions:
I hope that this helps. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I will be there on Sunday (Bib #5936!) |
| 2004-08-24 9:26 AM in reply to: #51774 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! OMG! I'm PRINTING that post. Thank you so much. I'm feeling a bit better... Spoke with some people in my cycling group who have also done this race before... They are helping to put my mind at ease... Not to mention all of you.... Thank you so much for taking the time (with bullet points no less!) to fill me in on some of the specifics... I'll watch for you... Good Luck. Fingers Crossed! LW |
| 2004-08-24 9:42 AM in reply to: #52271 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Great tips! I emailed it to my friend who is doing the race with Team In Training. |
| 2004-08-24 10:52 AM in reply to: #52275 |
Resident Matriarch N 43° 32.927 W 071° 24.431 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! hey....I'm doing my first Oly on the same day! You're gonna be great, not to worry. You've done all the training and now it's time for the show Have fun and we'll check back in Sunday afternoon. |
| 2004-08-24 11:28 AM in reply to: #51774 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! you'll do great. i was so nervous for my first sprint, i didn't sleep at all. my parents came out to watch and were very supportive. my mom reminded me that as soon as i got in the water, my body would go into swimming mode, then biking mode, then running mode, and i wouldn't have time to be nervous anymore. you probably already know that. is the race close? could you go check out the course? |
| 2004-08-24 11:31 AM in reply to: #52348 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! I'm going downtown Chicago on either Friday or Saturday for the expo, goodie bag retrieval, and course talk. Maybe I'll scout out the venues then... I think once I know more and hear the course talk, I'll feel better... I hope! |
| 2004-08-24 2:58 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Veteran 301 Belize | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Laura, I know this doesn't help but just so you know, you are not alone. I have the same problem and my race is more than 3 weeks away (Sep. 19). I haven't yet found anything that helps to calm my nerves. Let me know if you find anything that works. |
| 2011-08-09 9:43 PM in reply to: #51774 |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Wow. It's been almost 7 years. For any of you out there, nervous about your first race... you will be fine. You will survive, thrive, and possibly even decide to do an Ironman. And decide to do another one.
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| 2011-08-09 9:48 PM in reply to: #3636963 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Whizzzzz - 2011-08-09 9:43 PM Wow. It's been almost 7 years. For any of you out there, nervous about your first race... you will be fine. You will survive, thrive, and possibly even decide to do an Ironman. And decide to do another one.
I love that you revived this! and what a nice end note! (sorry I spoiled it) |
| 2017-08-14 11:30 AM in reply to: Whizzzzz |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! Going back reading that post gave me anxiety AGAIN!
I'm 3 IM in now, training for my 4th, which will happen in less than a month, Godwilling!
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| 2017-08-14 12:42 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 701 | Subject: RE: Anxiety at it's PEAK! nvm Enjoy! Edited by jhaack39 2017-08-14 12:43 PM |
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