“A” Race Jitters

Posted on Sep 08, 2011 under Chuckles, Pre/Post Race | 1 Comment

Sunday is my summer’s A race: Ironman Muskoka (70.3). Let me start by saying I feel great! I’ve trained hard (thanks Ian), have my nutrition sorted (as it can be), my bike is behaving: all systems are go. I feel very confident about the race and I’m hoping for about a 5:30 finish, stuff happens, and it’s my 1st race of this duration, so I’m just going to go, race my plan, and have fun. S’all good.

I’m even doing pretty well at keeping my pre-race excitement and anticipation in check. Generally, trying not to overthink it, because it’ll just happen as it happens and I’m pretty much ready for most anything (no if I get 2 flat tires I’m sunk, but lets hope against that 🙂 )

The funny thing I’m noticing is that I’m not concerned about my training, or prep or the race itself, but the things that keep popping in to my head are paranoia about day-to-day, non-race related things that could affect me on Sunday: tripping on the sidewalk and injuring myself, getting smacked by a car while bike commuting, cutting myself making dinner, etc. etc. etc.

It’s kinda amusing and funny at the same time as it’s annoying. Anyone else go through this stuff? How odd 🙂