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AlaninTX
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Joined: 14 May 2002
Posts: 6582
Location: Austin, Texas
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 Posted: 04/22/03 - 14:18 Post subject:
"I'll quit at the lightpost....ok, I'll quit at that trash can....ok, I will quit at the next intersection....ok, the next intersection...Ok, I will quit at the blue car....ok, at the white truck....oh, well...there is the finish line." Is what can go through my mind.
I always tell myself I am not going to race this, just use it as a training run with organized water spots. That gets me over the first mile so I don't kill myself, and gives me the illusion of an "out" should things really go bad.
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rolling rock
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Joined: 15 May 2002
Posts: 16218
Location: unknown zone
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Posted: 04/22/03 - 15:29 Post subject:
pre-race jitters have me stationed in the restroom until line up time. i stretch a little, try to run about a mile slowly, but inevitably find myself back at the bathroom.
i always doubt my reason for being there. seriously. what am i thinking???? i should be quilting or something more age appropriate. i really fight that issue before a race begins. like, what the hell are you doing here? i hate when that happens.
but, after it's over i feel so good that it keeps me coming back for more. i love the personal challenge. and it is personal. i am not challenging anyone else, believe me.
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