Lookin' 4 motivation

[Wahine]

OK ladies, I had a b!tch of a swim tonight (3500m) and I have to run 2:15 tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be better than last week at least.

I'm tired and I don't know how I'm going to pull it together for this run. Then there's the 4 hour ride on Sunday and I still have one more big week (18 hours for the week) before I get a rest week.

I need a little push. Anyone want to come out to the Gorge and run or ride with me, pleeeeeeaaaaaase.

Wahine trying to convince self...

I love Ironman, I love Ironman....

[crazycanuck]

hey Wahine,

You're an iron chick & you can get yourself through the crappy training.

You can always come with me on a mtn bike ride through some pea gravel tomorrow. I would have invited you on our hill ride today but I didn't think you could get here in time

Just by being an Ironman competitor, you're inspiring. Do what you need to now & we'll be cheering you on in the months to come.

Don't give up now chickie

c

[LBTC]

Hang in there Wahine! You'll get through your run, and your bike. Keep that mantra going, over and over, remind yourself you are a goddess. "I am a goddess. I am a goddess. I am an Ironman goddess. I am an Ironwoman. I am an Irongoddess."

You know the drill. Let us know how it goes.

Hugs and happy butterflies that make your feet and legs light
~T~

[rocknrollgirl]

HOLD ON ONE SECOND MISSY, ( that was my best teacher voice....imagine my teacher face to go with it).....

You are MY motivation, so just go on out there and Get 'er done! If I were closer I would come over on my bike and keep you company on your run. But alas, I am 3000 miles away and I am sick, so you are just going to imagine that I am there with you while you run, telling you funny stories about my students, and how I spit on myself running last week.

Let that Inner Warrior Princess out...YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!


whew...now...go run...snacks and a nap later....


Ruth

[Veronica]

You can do it. Enjoy your gorgeous scenery and getting to be outside.

V.

[KSH]

Well... all of the ladies have done a wonderful job!

My belief is this... if I'm REALLY DREADING something... I go into it with the idea that I can cut down the miles/time.... as I feel like it.

Oddly... once I get out there and do it, I want to go the miles/time.

Otherwise, if you are REALLY-REALLY-DREADING it... don't do it. You will feel so guilty for missing your workout... you will be motivated the next time around.

Seriously though, you have an Ironman in August... right? That is a good 6 months away. I think going a little shorter and giving yourself a mental break from the training, won't make or break your performance at this point.

Now, I'm not sure if you should take advice from a gal who has never done anything longer than a sprint... HA!


*I'm a great cheerleader aren't I?*