and now I'm scared to death.
My race is now a week and a half away. And so now I am sitting in my recovery weeks but not before I pushed myself real hard this last week.
My friend Cassie pushed me pretty hard to ensure my endurance can with stand this battle of the mind. I ran my first 10K- well to be honest it was 6.6 miles. I averaged a 12 minute mile. Could I have done better... maybe in another year. I'm proud of this run. The furthest I have gone before this is just over 3 miles. (I think I may have run 4 miles before but eh... I don't remember. haha!) And I have to keep reminding myself NOT to compare my times with other people because the truth is... I have only been doing this like what? 6 months??? lol! I think I should just chill on how long it takes me :)
Last night I rode the 14 mile course that the tri will use. I ended up actually going 15 miles. And let me tell you- my "who who" ain't feeling it. I have decided that no amount of money is enough to protect this fragile part of my body. I mean really... who needs it?
ME!!! I DO!!!
So after bawling my eyes out to Cassie as we ran 1.5 miles after the ride, I decided to buy myself a gel seat. bahaha! How embarrassing. I bow my head in shame. I will also be getting a pair of bike shorts to wear.
I'm gonna guard and protect those parts of me come hell or high water!!!
So as mentioned above, this next week and a half will be my recovery week(s). I will go on walks and continue to zumba like I normally do. I will also swim a lot. I may go on one more short run before next Wednesday... but I have learned- I GOTTA STORE UP THE ENERGY!
So until then, I challenge everyone to make one huge physical goal for yourself to accomplish in the next year. Challenge yourself- pick something you have always wanted to do but haven't felt you could actually do it. Because please- If I can do it... really, you can too. :)
Thank you to everyone who has been pushing and rooting me along the way. As tedious as this is... it is a journey I am so happy to be on.
Love Nikki!
3 comments:
I am so proud of you. And yes, protecting those regions is essential while biking. I own a pair of those padded pants and they were worth the investment (I've never ridden far enough to warrant the padded seat).
Heck yeah, running 6.6 miles is incredible. And I can't even ride a bike so I can only imagine what 15 miles feels like. Can't wait to hear about your tri.
Continue to be impressed by your great pressing forward. You are doing so good! Got to be feeling terrific about everything!
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