Inspired by fellow triathlete & all around rockstar Steph Corker
1. I gave up the story that making the podium at a 70.3 race would make me happy.
Now don't get me wrong, when I climbed those stairs {albeit slooowly} to my podium spot I was beyond ecstatic. The difference is that on race morning I lined up on the start line already happy. My happiness did not depend on my randomly decided upon definition of success. I made the conscious decision several days prior to race day that above all else, I would truly enjoy the day. And true enjoyment is only achieved with a smile.
2. I gave up thinking that my attitude on race day is not my choice.
Thoughts become things & I won at creating a day I could have only dreamed of. When the water got choppy at the first turn buoy, major lower back pain hit at mile 15 on the bike, or my pace felt too fast to maintain on the run, I fought beyond it. Because the only true limitations are those we create in our minds. These were the moments that made the results of the day so much sweeter.
3. I gave up believing that my race is all about me.
Your vibe attracts your tribe & I'm lucky to have a pretty stellar tribe. Triathlon is an individual sport, but finding a group that inspires you, challenges you & understands your (literal & figurative) pain makes every training session that much better. You know who you are #bamfam #otfslc #otfpc
4. I gave up sharing my goals out loud.
I am all for enrolling others in goals we set for ourselves, but there's something special about what we promise ourselves when no one else is around. On January 1st, I made it a goal of mine to podium at a 70.3 race this year and shortly thereafter I made qualifying for the 70.3 World Championships in Sunshine Coast Australia a goal as well. I shared the goal to podium with a lot of people, but only a few select people knew about Worlds.
Just after St. George 70.3, I stopped talking about my goals. I kept both close to my heart & let my soul decide. Because past results don't need to dictate the future.
5. I gave up the story that I'm not strong enough to compete at a higher level.
This was a heavy load to carry & it was time to let it go. Cause ain't nobody got time for that.
I gave them all up! And then I put together my best race yet, set a PR, made the podium & qualified for Ironman 70.3 World Championships! The race day movie reel is on repeat.
