I've been pretty distracted recently and maybe that's been a good thing. It's what's kept me from getting the Ironman shivers. The Ironman shivers are what I call that sudden dropping sensation in my stomach, when I remember that the big day is perilously close.
I think the reason I started getting them today is because I've pretty well dealt with the urgent stuff related to Sally, and after a meeting with the family tomorrow, I'm gonna park it all until we get back. Anyone that doesn't like that can take the proverbial flying leap!
Along with the shivers, I also had another cycling nightmare last night so I hope that's out of my system as well.
ttyt
"Don't stand shivering upon the bank; plunge in at once, and have it over"---Sam Slick
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Peter
I think the reason I started getting them today is because I've pretty well dealt with the urgent stuff related to Sally, and after a meeting with the family tomorrow, I'm gonna park it all until we get back. Anyone that doesn't like that can take the proverbial flying leap!
Along with the shivers, I also had another cycling nightmare last night so I hope that's out of my system as well.
ttyt
"Don't stand shivering upon the bank; plunge in at once, and have it over"---Sam Slick
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Peter
It sounds like you are handling the extra energy well. Try to remember that in spite of any physiological effects of winding down training, you choose how you feel. It seems to me that from here on, the game is totally mental, as it is too late to change any physical stuff before next week. I think dealing with the nerves will be easier if you try to take some of the focus off of yourself, and instead think about what you can do for others. Above all, remember that you deserve to have a good day no matter what happens.
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Deepak says it quite well
There is no fixed physical reality, no single perception of the world, just numerous ways of interpreting world views as dictated by one's nervous system and the specific environment of our planetary existence.
Deepak Chopra
A little addition to John's totally brilliant words from a less brilliant me. Once you've discharged the major responsibilities surrounding Sally's legal stuff and dealt with HER dysfunctional family, you can focus on having a fun trip to Quebec with Roo and the kids. And as I tell Michael, getting nervous before the first day (or race day), no matter how many first days there have been, is completely normal, and I worry about the person who doesn't. Enjoy the trip; enjoy the race; make it a time that will erase the nightmares forever.
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