I felt fine as I got into the pool, but within the first few 100's I realized I wasnt feeling great. Usually I get my rhythm after a few hundred yards, but today I felt, well, like this....
I couldnt get my body to do what I wanted it to do, what I know I can do. I felt like I was flailing through the water in slow motion. Slow it was too... a lot slower than I wanted to go. I wanted to just give up. I considered it... but I decided quickly that no matter how much the swim sucked stunk, I wanted to finish it. Quitting something when it gets hard isnt going to do me any good. Its not the legacy I want to leave in this endeavor or any other in life. So, I continued....
I also fought to maintain a positve attitude. I was successful and can laugh about today's sad little workout. I realize that training is going to be hard. I am going to have bad days. I am going to have days where I fail. I will have days where I want to quit and wonder why I decided to do this in the first place. But I need to remember that it will be worth it... it IS worth it.
So, today I will try one more time to redeem my athletic self and head to Tri-Yoga at the WTF. Bridget if I topple over during class, dont laugh too hard at me! One of these days I will get it together! Until I do, Goggles on!
Ugh, we've all had those workouts--no matter how hard you kick, pedal, or swing your arms, it feels like you're moving through molasses. However, these tough workouts make you physically and mentally stronger. Whenever I think about cutting a workout short, I remind myself that (perceived) pain and discomfort are temporary, but quitting is permanent. Glad you stuck with it! Have fun at yoga! :)
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