Supa-Star
Supa- Star
Do you ever have those training days or day when you get done and you just feel solid? Like you could kick some serious a$$ and you are going to rock your next race? You know….That you ARE a SUPER STAR! ?????
Well that’s the way I felt today when I walked out of the Rec Center, wet hair and all, in 20 degree weather after another kick butt Masters swim workout. And here’s why…
After the past month, of getting my workouts in, grieving the loss of my father, and getting back to Denver and my life here….I have entered back into the realm of some serious training.
In 24 hours I swam Masters; did a grueling power Computrainer Class that seriously had me close to puking; slept 6.5 hours and then back at Masters this morning getting my arms blown up again!
At the beginning of each workout I felt a bit flat for 10 minutes or so, but once I warmed up I was hammering hard. It felt GREAT (even though I would wonder sometimes if I could keep going). I imagined myself holding the pace for an entire race and finding that edge to dance on without blowing myself up. You see, this race season is about racing “gutsy“, not just “safe” anymore. I’ve been afraid (OMG I said it out loud!), yeap afraid to HURT.So I’m going there- you know “there”- the “there” of pain and not knowing if you can hang on…..I want to dance that line and see what it might hold.
So after three hard workouts in 24 hours that had me working HARD and dancing with that line…I walked out of Masters this morning feeling like a SUPER STAR! Like a real athlete who could do some damage this racing season.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Ya….I get what your talking about!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
You are a real athlete! you always have been! trust your instincts, have faith, cherish your body and your marvelous abilities…and being afraid, that is not always a bad thing :), just channel your energy appropriately—you are a rock and you rock!! XOXO