Since about Wednesday I have been having a case of pre-race nerves, more along the lines of the butterflies and anxiety I would have before high school track meets.
This will be my first race with Jato, my running blade, and I am aware of this milestone in a brighter light which contributes to the stage fright. I am very concerned about falling, because it is so easy to trip right now if I lose concentration. I have to avoid acknowledging others show of support because I tend to drag the prosthesis when I look up and around. I am getting better at this every week, but I still scuff the blade at times, more often when I walk in it than not. It's not the act of falling that concerns me, but breaking a wrist or collarbone in the process.
As my friend Rajesh Durbal said to me on Facebook; good luck! i've fallen a few times..u will be fine. tuck and roll :o)
I hope I remember these words of wisdom on my way to meeting MacAdam. = ;-O
Richard, we are praying for a great run for you tomorrow and wishing you all the best!!! I know you can do it and btw, not just finish, but smoke the competition. We are cheering for you from SC! Have a great race and enjoy the run!!
ReplyDeleteI had a better than expected race, Madeleleine, thank you for the prayer push! :-) Will try to get a race report posted shortly.
ReplyDeleteUnofficially 25:51, 2nd in AG.
Congrats on your 5K and placing... just makes you proud. Can't wait to see the blade,,, any racing stripes,, or orange and red flames on the Blade:-)
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Hey bro,
ReplyDeleteI have quit guessing when the new socket will be delivered, hopefully before we see you for BB. Looking forward to meeting Wrigley too!
- Richard