Thank you to Lisa and Julie for the push to track my progress and sparking my motivation to become serious about triathlon training as well as Melinda for teaching me about training for the sport and being an inspiration. As a sport psychology consultant I believe in training in the mind and body for success. I recently won my age group at a sprint triathlon, but not without a mental breakdown. This was a critical reminder of how important it is to train your mind for success. Race day was cloudy and raining. Being from Seattle and spending a number of 5:30 AM practices in the rain and cold at UC Davis swim practices, the weather did not phase me one bit. However, as I am walking up to the transition area with a great friend and supporter (Amy) they announced we would not be swimming and instead doing a 1 mile run prior to the bike. I was a mess since my best sport/leg of the race was just taken away from me and this race was my first triathlon I was actually going to RACE. Besides reassurance after reassurance I was still about ready to cry from being so upset. When in doubt, roll with the punches, I pulled it together and told myself (well actually Amy told me) it was out of my control and to pretty much get over it. Couple of deep breaths before the run and I ended up running my fastest mile (under 9:00). I attribute this to channeling my anger to the race. Overall, my bike was awesome and I managed through the run with my knee pain and called it a mental and physical success.
I am now gearing up for the Provo sprint triathlon in 4 weeks and have made a doctors appointment for my knee pain that has been going on for 13 months and has survived triathlons and a half-marathon. I will be tracking my training and weight here. Any advice is appreciated!!
30 minute bike inside (snow outside!)
Chest & Back Resistance Training
Abs
