Since the beginning of last year, I’ve had this crazy little habit whenever I go to the pool. I HAVE TO choose a locker whose number ends in a ‘#2’ or a ‘#3’. Somehow, I thought that would help me get a podium spot. Maybe it worked. Who knows?
I never chose Locker ‘#1’. Why? I guess part of me still didn’t quite believe that I was an athlete. That I have come so far in my journey from frumpy houseswife – and couch potato – to a triathlete capable of winning a race. I always thought there’d be some uber fast unbeatable chick that would take the first place spot. The best I can hope for is 2nd or 3rd, and only then, if the stars align. Even after my great race at Pinehurst last year, I thought that was just mostly luck. I didn’t even sign up for Pinehurst this year because I didn’t think I’d ever be able to repeat that performance.
After my Bandits race this year, I talked with my mentor, Jon Farber. He’s always trying to convince me of how good I am. He saw that I was only 1 minute behind the #1 spot. Only 1 minute behind ‘Speedracer girl’. He asked me if I realized that now I am in her league. He’s right, I didn’t realize it! In fact, while I was running at Bandits, I was completely 100% focused on keeping my #2 place. It never even occurred to me to try and step it up…to try and pass ‘Speedracer girl’ to nab first place.
Well guess what? Ever since that conversation, I have been taking Locker #1 at the pool. I won’t ever beat the uber fast chicks who take first place if I don’t even TRY!!!
Agree…no M-Dot until after you’ve finished one. Then be a glutton at the expo!! And… does the B2B sport the M-Dot logo? 😉
Really? Don’t wear anything Ironman till you’ve done one? Cuz I’ve been wearing an M-dot visor. Crap, I am doomed now!
Ahhh, the old supersitions we all have, dont wear anything Ironman till you done one, dont wear a race t-shirt till you did the race, dont try anything new on race day. We have it all, our quirky little things we do. I wont wear a yellow jeresy on a bike, ever. Its that self motivation that we need to work our arse off till we earn the right for such rewards. Congrats on making it to that level of competition.
You are too FUNNY!! I always pick somthing that has the days of my birth month and day… Ironicaly 211!! 🙂
you are quite speedy Carol!
hey guess what? I’m moving to raleigh! just took a job yesterday with a company up there, so in a couple of weeks i’ll be starting. Can’t wait to make the move, but i’m nervous at the same time.