It's almost time
My big race is tomorrow and I'm nervous!
For those of you that don't know, I have been training for a 12 hour/60 mile adventure race (this race involves 25 miles of mountain biking, 10 miles of kayaking, 10 miles of hiking/running and a 6 mile orienteering course.) I've done a couple of small, local races but this one is the big league - a professional group that puts on huge races (this one has about 200 racers). Tomorrow morning at 7:30 am I will be lining up with all those other crazy people to begin what I am sure will be a crazy adventure!
This has been a long time dream for me. I use to watch the big races (10 days and 500+ miles!) and think "if I could only do that." But being 200 pounds overweight made it impossible. I told my surgeon at my first appointment that after surgery i was going to run a race, that was my goal. And while I've done those small races, this feels like the real thing. I can't believe I am doing this!
If you want to check out the race, check out their website . http://www.gravityplay.com/adventureracing/summit.html. I'm also going to try to update my blog with an update after the race (I'll also post something here, just not sure when) so check out my blog - http://theminimeinme.blogspot.com/ It's just something fun I started to document all my adventures outside.
For all of you out there who are just beginning the process of surgery, or are a new post-op, or even a later post-op, this just goes to show you that you can do anything after surgery! There is no limit to how far you can take this - I never imagined that my life would be like this, that I would be able to run a race that I only dreamed of before. But it's happening - whatever your dream may be, you can do it too.
See you guys next week (hopefully I'll return in one piece!)
For those of you that don't know, I have been training for a 12 hour/60 mile adventure race (this race involves 25 miles of mountain biking, 10 miles of kayaking, 10 miles of hiking/running and a 6 mile orienteering course.) I've done a couple of small, local races but this one is the big league - a professional group that puts on huge races (this one has about 200 racers). Tomorrow morning at 7:30 am I will be lining up with all those other crazy people to begin what I am sure will be a crazy adventure!
This has been a long time dream for me. I use to watch the big races (10 days and 500+ miles!) and think "if I could only do that." But being 200 pounds overweight made it impossible. I told my surgeon at my first appointment that after surgery i was going to run a race, that was my goal. And while I've done those small races, this feels like the real thing. I can't believe I am doing this!
If you want to check out the race, check out their website . http://www.gravityplay.com/adventureracing/summit.html. I'm also going to try to update my blog with an update after the race (I'll also post something here, just not sure when) so check out my blog - http://theminimeinme.blogspot.com/ It's just something fun I started to document all my adventures outside.
For all of you out there who are just beginning the process of surgery, or are a new post-op, or even a later post-op, this just goes to show you that you can do anything after surgery! There is no limit to how far you can take this - I never imagined that my life would be like this, that I would be able to run a race that I only dreamed of before. But it's happening - whatever your dream may be, you can do it too.
See you guys next week (hopefully I'll return in one piece!)
Well I hope the weather cooperates for you. It sounds really gruelling, but also fun. The biking, kayaking and hiking seems so different than a triathalon. I've never been in a kayak, but would love to try it now. Before, I always feared that I would get stuck or much worse, not fit in the little opening.
Good luck and after you've rested, post an update!
kathsum
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on 7/25/08 9:16 am - San Antonio, TX
on 7/25/08 9:16 am - San Antonio, TX
Best Wishes and Good Luck!!! I am so happy for you and proud of you! You are AMAZING!!
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