Countdown to race time

So as I unwind today I start to reflect back on my training and what I have been doing for the past few weeks and months to prepare for Nationals.  There's nothing more I can do training-wise to be better equipped than I already am for this week-end.  It's mental now.

I have done all the training that my schedule has allowed me to do, and I have no excuses to fall back on.  Whatever the outcome is this week-end, I will be successful if I race my heart out and go as fast as I can go on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no holding back and no hesitations). I am excited to race next to Olympians and World Champions (I have enormous respect and admiration for these athletes), but I will not be intimidated because my race is not about them.  My race is about me and going out there to see what “I” can do. I know there are people I am competing against who have dedicated 100% of their time to training, and I’m sure they will do well.  I’m going out there to find out how fast I am with my commitment of only 50% (at most since work takes up the majority of my day).  There’s no question I have room to grow…but by how much?  Have I hit a plateau, am I getting slower, etc. So many questions!

I will find out soon and then prepare for a new cycle of training!J

I’m not sure if I will be able to write tomorrow through until Sunday, as I will be staying at my parent’s farm and I don’t know if their internet is up and running.  We’ll see.

If you are in the Welland area, come check out some races (Athletes going to the 2012 Olympics will be there and it will be a great opportunity to see some of the highest quality rowing in Canada).

I’ll leave you with a few motivating videos (perhaps it’ll motivate some of you racing this week-end):

"Inspirational - How Great I Am"

"Inches"

ps.  Thanks Laura Pimm for the amazing massage!  It helps that you are a National Triathlon Champion and know what athletes need:)