Need a little pep talk

Lot of us get taper-induced depression and self-doubt. It's normal, but usually unwarranted.

From your logs, looks like you're better prepared than a lot of first-timers. I'd suggest just relax and trust your training. What's the worst that can happen? Even if you DNF (and that's NOT going to happen! ) you've accomplished more than 90% of the population.

Thanks guys. I needed to hear that. It is good to know that there is such a thing as "taper depression"! I need to have a bit more self-confidence. And perhaps I should pay more attention to my short term goals of increasing my running so I'm not feeling so deficient with it.

And I am definitely hoping for a race day buzz to help me get through.

My new mantra is: just finish, don't pass out.

When people ask me what my goal is for my races, I always say "to not die."

You're going to do well.  You've done the training.  Take this week and rest and make sure you have everything together (check, double-check, triple-check).  

It's natural to feel anxious.  You're embarking on a whole new experience in your life -- you're about to become a true triathlete!   When you get to the race site, you're going to see what everyone's raving about: IT'S FUN!  It's like a party, where you workout.  Most everyone is friendly and helpful and just as excited as you are.  If you want added support, see if the body marker will make a note on your calf to let others know this is your first race.  Some races around here put a big "V" under your age, so everyone knows you're a tri-virgin.  That way, they can give you extra encouragement.

Go.  Kick some serious @ss.

If this post ended in "BUT THEN I WENT AHEAD AND DID IT AND IT WAS GREAT!" I would believe it and be encouraged by it since probably everyone has a little self doubt except possibly ONEWORD. So, good luck, although I don't know what luck has to do with it, and have fun!

We are going to have SO MUCH FUN on Sunday Sharon!  I will be thinking of you and knowing you will be doing just great!

Diane

you will do AWESOME....just make sure to start hydrating ASAP if you havfe not and to pace yourself...you have trained enough to be able to finish the event, how fast is up to you.  Looking at your logs I have no doubt in my mind that you will finish your race....trust me, after the first one, you will feel exhausted, relieved, but overall, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment....

Go get 'em

benihana