Saturday, May 5, 2012

The Home Stretch



Last weekend was the end of my build training.  I finished with 106 miles on the bike, 18 mile run, and 4300y swim.  It was so hot and windy.  I'm thankful for it because now I know I've trained in the worst conditions and if it's windy on race day, I know I can power through it.  Other than lead legs, I feel great!  I'm so blessed to have made it this far without any serious injury.

This is uncharted territory.  I'm trying so hard to trust my training.  I feel like I'm constantly doing the math in my head...how fast, what time, cutoffs, people, weather, OH MY!  I wish I was strong in at least one of the events....just one would be nice, but I'm not.  I'll be fighting the clock from the start.  Slow and steady wins the race...right?


With two weeks left to go, the swim weighs the heaviest on my mind.  I know, without a doubt that I can make the distance.  The questions is, can I make that distance with all those other people packed in like sardines?  And can I make it by the cutoff?  Just thinking about it wads up my nerves.  What will be...will be.



Praying that this is true!  Come what may...I will not give up!  I will not quit!  

3 comments:

  1. It is so awesome to see our daughter take on this massive challenge. Her family has backed here all the way. Proud of all the Misplays. For us she has already crossed the finish line.
    Love You More>

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  2. You have already finished!! Could not be more proud!!
    Um, who loves who more?

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  3. First, I love that your dad and sister are arguing over who loves you more. :) That is awesome!! Second, You are such a rock star and I am so proud of you, too. What an inspiration you are (I probably won't ever do a tri but who ever thought I'd be running half marathons, either?? Never say never...)Can't wait to follow Scott's updates on the day of. I may not be able to be there in person to cheer you on but I'll definitely be there in spirit! Way to go, my friend.

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