tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post6229136646767253679..comments2023-07-28T08:34:49.771-05:00Comments on Shorey: Changing MindsShoreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11823758249113099471noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post-84408775174233719872007-09-19T14:38:00.000-05:002007-09-19T14:38:00.000-05:00FWIW I think you needed to make the right decision...FWIW I think you needed to make the right decision for YOU. If this is it, so be it.<BR/><BR/>I will say this though. I used to get all freaked out about the "how did you do question" until I found that my friends asked because they were genuinely interested and invested in some way in my progress. I've now been high-fived when it's been good and commiserated with when it's been bad. And slow as I am...and I am undoubtedly slow...I no longer dread the question.<BR/><BR/>Take care of yourself.Suellen (Scout) Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339793193267241841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post-51339500858496386782007-09-11T08:23:00.000-05:002007-09-11T08:23:00.000-05:00I agree with Mike...listen to your body and maybe ...I agree with Mike...listen to your body and maybe wear earplugs for a little while;)<BR/><BR/>Congrats on a great season!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043188744919982270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post-23160643629556485552007-09-10T20:38:00.000-05:002007-09-10T20:38:00.000-05:00I'm sorry to hear this season didn't turn out as y...I'm sorry to hear this season didn't turn out as you planned, but congratulations on a great season none the less. You have improved tremendously - I was certainly impressed.<BR/><BR/>And, you can always change your mind. See how this "relieved" feeling goes, then reevaluate if you starting getting FOMO again.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492855004660152578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post-44715435728154682162007-09-10T10:21:00.000-05:002007-09-10T10:21:00.000-05:00It takes a strong person to sign up to do things, ...It takes a strong person to sign up to do things, but an even stronger person to back off when your body and mind are telling you to take a break, even though you know your training friends are going to give you a hard time about it. (see above comment as an example)<BR/><BR/>You've got two small injuries, a physical one, and mental fatigue. Let them heal, don't make it worse. <BR/><BR/>Maybe it doesn't sell out, and you can still change your mind in time. <BR/><BR/><BR/>On another note, this may get me in trouble bue... I can help but think... shame on your coach for knowing that you had a half ironman at the end of the season, and not making you run longer runs.MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065586172481796312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549901859704549607.post-88717289370018189932007-09-10T09:52:00.000-05:002007-09-10T09:52:00.000-05:00Oh, Shorey, I'm sad that a couple of things conspi...Oh, Shorey, I'm sad that a couple of things conspired to lead you to decide to not do the half :-(<BR/><BR/>Although you are relieved at your decision, any chance you may again change your mind?<BR/><BR/>Re-read your own Austin Tri race report -- you did so well at that Oly distance, were "on" and seemed all smiles. You're strong and ready for the half! You're tired and feeling it because you've trained hard. Taper into the half and that'll turn into a peaking rested strength (it's not the training that makes you stronger -- it's the recovery from the training).<BR/>Only 3 weeks left after working so hard for months -- and half of that is taper:)<BR/>It'll (hopefully) be 10F cooler in 3 weeks? Nobody in Austin enjoyed their runs after their rides this past weekend!<BR/>"How did you do?" isn't necessarily a "What time did you get?" question -- answer it as if you were asked "Did you enjoy it?", "Did you meet your own goals (riding the second half of the course faster than the first half; or knocking a minute off your swim; or only walking through water stops; whatever)?"<BR/>Of course, don't do it injured -- that will mess up your running season.<BR/>(Oh, and there isn't a Motive. And 3M isn't until Jan :)<BR/><BR/>I hope you change your mind again and we'll see you out at the Longhorn Half ...<BR/>~MarkMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676052273874465981noreply@blogger.com