In 2007, driven by watching Cancer take over my Fathers strong body and hand him a life sentence, I set myself a huge challenge to take on the Speights Coast to Coast Multisport race, New Zealand, 243km of running. cycling and paddling across the South Island of NZ. Back then the thought of cycling for more than 15km not only was daunting, but soooo unappealing. In fact I think I used to say I really dont like cycling. I hadnt done much paddling since my bronze medal in Surf Ski at the Surf Life Saving Championships in 1999, and Id completed a few half marathons and marathons, although I certainly wasnt breaking any records. This goal most definitely took me outside of my comfort zone! Just to complete the 243km course was a huge achievement although on the day my performance surpassed mine and my support crews expectations (haha yes at times in transition I had to stand and call out to them) and I finished 10th placed Woman. I told myself next time Id do the Coast to Coast Id train and aim for a top 3 placing. Looks like that time is now (although I now have higher expectations ;) ) So last night I entered in the Longest Day which is the World Multisport Championship Race. The competition for the podium is tough and fast, and looking at the bike, paddle and run times makes me feel sick and overwhelmed. However for this is also what I thrive on, and is what I believe makes life worth living. As Nelson Mandela put so well There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. I chose to live a life of passion, which I know is to be full of OMFG what am I doing?! moments. When youre scared of your goal, that to me is the sweet spot. You know youre working towards something that is challenging, worthwhile and will teach you so much more about yourself than you thought possible. For those of you who know me know my mantra, so now lets put it to the test - The body will go where the mind wants it to! Im sooooo freaken scared right now, but its on!! Bring on the journey!!!! :)
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:29:24 +0000
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