Scared to Death
Hi,
I am having an unexpectedly hard time in my head. I had my sleeve done at the end of January, and as soon as I could, I started working towards my lifelong goal of running The Peachtree Road Race (10K). It's an Atlanta tradition. I have worked very, very hard, and while I won't be able to run the whole thing, I should be able to run most of it, but really slowly. As the day gets closer, though, my old demons are screaming again that I can't do this. I am having a very hard time. Has anyone had this happen to them? How do I keep from psyching myself out?
Tricia
I am having an unexpectedly hard time in my head. I had my sleeve done at the end of January, and as soon as I could, I started working towards my lifelong goal of running The Peachtree Road Race (10K). It's an Atlanta tradition. I have worked very, very hard, and while I won't be able to run the whole thing, I should be able to run most of it, but really slowly. As the day gets closer, though, my old demons are screaming again that I can't do this. I am having a very hard time. Has anyone had this happen to them? How do I keep from psyching myself out?
Tricia
Just show up on race day. You'll be fine. You will see people there that can do even less than you. Give yourself permission to go as far as you can and then to leave if you need to--I'll bet you'll see that finish line--the only person you are racing against is you.
Enjoy it and congratulations!!
Kim
Enjoy it and congratulations!!
Kim
You have prepared and are ready for this! 9 Months out I finished my forst Triathlon (From 400 Pounds) at EXACTLY 11 months Post-Op I finished my 1st FULL Marathon. You can do this... Believe in yourself, and realize that wether you walk, run or skip the whole 6.2 miles, you will finish and will have an incredible sense of accomplishment. NOW, GOT GET EM and tell those demons to Shut The Heck Up!!!!
Your Friend In Health & Sport,
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
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Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Well rest assured that you will not be the only WLS post-op running this race. I am doing it and know 3 other people that are. I can totally identify with the fears that are going through your head right now as I am fighting many of them myself. I have been training for this for a while now even through injury.
Remember that we do this for fun, we do this because previously we never imagined we would, we do this to prove to OURSELVES that we can. If you go into this with the only goal as "I am going to finish". then no matter what you have accomplished a major victory.
Yes there are 60K people running or walking this race, but how many people have never even tried to get an entry into this race? Be proud and know that you have been preparing for this and you can do it.
Most important thing is to Have Fun doing it, and stay hydrated!
Remember that we do this for fun, we do this because previously we never imagined we would, we do this to prove to OURSELVES that we can. If you go into this with the only goal as "I am going to finish". then no matter what you have accomplished a major victory.
Yes there are 60K people running or walking this race, but how many people have never even tried to get an entry into this race? Be proud and know that you have been preparing for this and you can do it.
Most important thing is to Have Fun doing it, and stay hydrated!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I'm sure every one of us has pre-race doubt. We all still think we are the fat one who won't make it. GUESS WHAT? We do make it. Unless injured or health in peril, we cross that finish line. There is no shame in walking, stopping for a rest. Winning is purely in the courage to get to the start line!
YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS. Look at what you've done already!!!!!
YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS. Look at what you've done already!!!!!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
i'm running the peachtree on monday too. you can definitely do this, just remember to have fun and smile, everything else will work out on its own. if you need to rest, rest, if you need to walk, walk (watch out for the big hill by the hospital :) ). bottom line, you can and will do it on monday, and this time last year, probably not.
Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.
Just show up and do it.
You have been training, give yourself credit.
The race is the celebration of all the work you have done. The training is the work, the race is the payoff.
It really doesn't matter if you have to walk part of it, think about how much you run and how far you have come.
Even if you had to walk half of it, you have established a baseline for yourself. You now have a goal for your next race.
If you are really worried about running the whole thing, then start your race even slower than you need to. Or start off walking the first 1/4 mile then pick up your pace. You can finish strong and run acros that finish line.
YOU CAN DO IT.
You have been training, give yourself credit.
The race is the celebration of all the work you have done. The training is the work, the race is the payoff.
It really doesn't matter if you have to walk part of it, think about how much you run and how far you have come.
Even if you had to walk half of it, you have established a baseline for yourself. You now have a goal for your next race.
If you are really worried about running the whole thing, then start your race even slower than you need to. Or start off walking the first 1/4 mile then pick up your pace. You can finish strong and run acros that finish line.
YOU CAN DO IT.
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
Thank you all so much for your kind words and support. You are correct that this time last year, I had completely given up on the dream of finishing this race. My fear is just proof that I am moving forward! I am going to run/walk/crawl if I have to, but I will finish!!!
Best of luck to all of my fellow Peachtree-ers!!! I will be pulling for you, too!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Tricia
Best of luck to all of my fellow Peachtree-ers!!! I will be pulling for you, too!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Tricia
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