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BARBIE GETS A BIKE

By TrishBlackwell on November 17, 2010 in Blog, Meaning, Movement

This is me.  Or, at least, this is how I felt racing in Clearwater.   Perhaps the second picture is more indicative of what I really look like at a race, but the top one is how I felt during the 70.3 race this weekend.  As some of the Worlds’ best cyclists flew by me after the swim at 26-27mph, my measely 21-22mph seemed like a mere snail’s (or Barbie’s) pace.

56 miles has never gone by so quickly for me, and I’ve never done it faster than the 2:38 I did on Saturday.  I will be honest though and admit that it took me a full hour to settle in and to stop comparing myself to the world-class competitors that were flying past me.  Interestingly enough, once I was able to let go and just enjoy being “me” on the bike, I flew too. My pace picked up, the pedal strokes seemed easier, and I finished the mileage with a smile on my face.

Thank you to my dear friend, Janie Koike for the beautiful photos! www.lifewritingphotography.com

How many aspects of life do I sabotage my speed (effort, progress, or whatnot) because I am more concerned about what someone else is doing next to me than what I am actually doing myself?

www.lifewritingphotography.com

As my dear college friend Bitz echoed this weekend: “life is NOT about what other people think of you.”  I agree with Bitz and I challenge you to stop worrying about what others think and instead, just enjoy being you.  If you like something — like the way I like the color pink — embrace it to the fullest and be you!  You will reach heights and happiness you never thought possible. 

www.lifewritingphotography.com THANKS again, Janie!

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