Step it up

So when I first started this training program with Donelson Training, my eyes were set on my first race on July 18th- a sprint distance triathlon.  My goal was to do as much of Brett's training program as I could and do the best I could in the race.  No big deal- I can do that.  Just doing some of the training was stepping out of my comfort zone enough.

Now that I see how doable Brett's plan is and the progress I'm making, I've changed my tune a bit.

I've generally seen myself as a mediocre athlete for most of my life.  I mean, I spent my childhood and teenage years in the ballet studio.  And while I loved every minute of my years in ballet, I didn't spend much time participating in competitive sports.  The competitive, high-level athletes were always those "other girls".  Those other girls were lean, fast, and simply not me.  Beliefs we take on as we grow up can stay with us for a long time.  But the belief that I am not one of those fast girls is done.  I'm ending it now.

So instead of my goal of finishing the race, I am going to place in my age group.  Looking at last year's results, that means I need to finish in about 1:20.  I don't know how difficult that will be, but I'm going to do whatever I can to get there.  I'm not settling for just finishing the race now- I can do that.

It's time to step it up.