Subject: I can't do thisMy first tri was in May. I didn't have nerves leading up to it. The bike leg was canceled, so I don't really count it. Tomorrow will be my first "real" tri and all of a sudden I am absolutely certain I'll never be able to do it. I sat at the course talk today feeling sick to my stomach and looking at all these women looking so relaxed and fit. The guy was explaining the bike course and I was completely overwhelmed. OK, guess that's what you call race nerves, but I'm tellin' ya - it's no fun. I just want to curl up in a fetal position in a corner and rock. I've been trying to think of it as just a big workout, not a race, and reminding myself I don't need "good" times or to beat anyone. Just have a good time and finish. I've checked my checklist, lubed the heck out of my wetsuit, packed and re-checked everything, eaten my pasta dinner and oh yeah, trained a little leading up until now. I need a good luck totem or ritual. What will guarantee me a good race? Pray to the cheetah god? Is there a "good triathlon" dance? I'm fresh out of dragon blood and eye of newt. |