Ironman 70.3 Kansas Bound
The big day is here for the Ironman 70.3 (half-Ironman distance). I’m packed and ready to drive to Kansas with Keith and the rest of our PC Team.
This week-leading up to Kansas has been particularly difficult/challenging….On Monday my SI joint started to go “out” and I ignored it because it was hard for me to get my chiropractor. Well did I pay the price Tuesday morning when I woke up and couldn’t even walk! My right hip went one way while the rest of me went another.
Long story short….after two days of a pain level of 10 (no kidding) and three adjustments and bodywork….and some major depression…..I got up this morning, swam for 1/2 hour, and my back feels fantastic!!!!!!!
I am heading to Kansas hoping that the 8 hour drive won’t set me back any….but have decided no matter what…even if I can’t race come Sunday- I’ll be there to support my team and watch the PROS race! Chrissie Wellington will be there and I would love to watch her!
One thing I learned through this is- Trust your instincts! I should have seen the Dr on Monday and could have avoided 3 days of pain…..And ok- two things I learned…..There are going to be down times and times of doubt-but I need to face them and realize that it’s fear that is getting to me. I have 5 more months until Ironman Cozumel. Three days off from training probably did me more good than not….
Ups and downs…that’s life. Thank goodness I have wonderful friends to call who know just what to say at just the right moment…(thanks Janet P!)
June 17th, 2009 at 6:23 am
Hey, girl! It was good to see you. I will be thinking of you this weekend. You are tuff as nails. Wishing you the very best In Kansas and this season! By the way, you taught me a lot at Elephant Rock. That was a fun day. I couldn’t believe there were tornados that day