I was thinking about what I enjoy about racing while in the pool today. It's not uncommon for my mind to wander when I'm swimming laps. Most people think I'm crazy, the folks I know that do race (whatever the sport), get me. For me, racing is not just about competing. That's part of it. The big draw for me is the fact that I am forced to live in the Now. Those of you that know me, know that I'm always planning something; dinner, my weekend, my next training plan. You name it and I'm probably working on a plan for it. It's what I do in life and in work. When I'm racing, I become very aware of my body and how I'm feeling. It's all about assessing how I feel at that very moment in time. Can I go faster? Should I back off? I don't think ahead to the next km. It's all about the here and now.
That for me, is the single best gift racing has ever given me.
These are my adventures as a runner, triathlete and limit pusher.
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