Now that I've got your attention, let me explain.
I have performance anxiety. Stage fright. Always have. I started ballet at the ripe old age of 3, complete with at least one "recital" yearly which included several dances performed on stage, in front of people. Before each one I got ill. Even when I was a semi pro dancer in a ballet company I would become ill before EVERY performance. You'd think that after performing on stage in the neighborhood of 100 times I would get over it.... Yes, you'd think.
In the 9th grade I was on the track team. Guess where I was before every meet. Yep, in the bathroom.
Just as others complain of having butterflies (in their tummies), I too get butterflies, but MY butterflies are aflutter in my butt! I don't know why. I can't explain the sensation any other way, but when the butterflies are flyin' I have to potty.
Not sure why I divulged all that, except to say that I'm nervous as shit (pun intended here) about my 10k on saturday. Not for fear of not finishing. Of course I'll finish. Not for fear of finishing last. Of course I won't finish last. Why, then? Hell if I know. Fear of not performing up to my expectations, I would imagine.
Anyway, I'm as ready as I can be at this moment. Did a short (3 mile) run today at lunch and the next two days are OFF days.
Thanks for thinking of me, Mini. I was thinking of you earlier as I read this and wanted to share....
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You'll do great. Is this your first 10K? Just remember to GO SLOW in the beginning. It will feel as if you are going waaaaaaay too slow, but the adrenaline of race day can take over and make you go out way to fast. Good luck! Have fun! Post your results! Photos from my KIDS' first race (1.5 miles) at millyard.blogspot.com! Too sweet, especially the one of Finn with his tongue out as he crosses the finish line..Jess.
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