Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Post Race Thoughts

Im really struggling in the fact that I didn't "perform" as well as I wanted to this past weekend. I have continuously told myself I beat my time goal but something inside me tells me that just isn't good enough. I've always been my worst critic and that is my down fall!! I have already gone hog wild in my thoughts of what I will be doing next year. I know I have a few Races planned in my head with a little quick sprints thrown in as well.

My Right Hamstring is still kicking my butt, especially when I stand up. I find myself limping like I have a leg discrepency...lol (Funny NP talk) I have been massaging, stretching and Icing. I do feel a knot in my Right Thigh as well. I also got a little stuffy nose. But all in all Im doing great after my 1st Half Ironman!

I know running is my worst and I will be working on alot of runs this fall to improve my cadence and pace and endurance. My friend asked me if I wanted to run a little with her tomorrow. Don't know if Im up to that yet. We will see how I feel in the morning.

In Closing I leave this great quote:

Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe"

8 comments:

  1. Kristin - look at it this way - you PRed this weekend and can continue PRing way into the future. Don't beat yourself up of the "what ifs" - you did amazing for your first half and should be super proud of your accomplishment! :)

    Hope the kinks work out in your legs!!! Sounds like you are doing the right things!

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  2. I totally agree with Colleen! You did awesome for your first half! The first one is always a learning experience, then you just get better after that! :)
    I hope your hamstring feels better soon. Have you thought about getting a massage?

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  3. Gotta go with the crowd here - you did completely awesome, don't second guess yourself!! Learn from it, sure, but revel in what you accomplished.

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  4. You raced well Kristin. Give yourself a good week. The number one mistake triathletes makes is failure to properly recover! One week at least!

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  5. Hey I know where you're coming from, as I am also my own worst enemy.. but you did great! and that course wasn't easy! be proud! :)

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  6. What a great quote! I am going to have to steal that one!

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  7. Great job Kristin! It's always good to have goals...that's what will keep pushing you through until next season! Go gettem girl!

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