We are in the final stretch before the most significant bike race race commences, and all I can hope for is that it must just start now. Why would I edge on such a hard experience such as the Cape Epic if I had done it all before? Truth is, I can not remember the suffering. I remember crossing the finish line at Lourensford with my hands in the air, happy to have finished the race, and not only finish it, winning it! Winning in the sense of finishing first in the woman's category was the ultimate for me, but winning is the feeling for every competitor crossing the line. The 8 gruelling days is what you need to complete for you to have the most incredible experience of your life.
So for the last 4 months I have been training for the Epic and may have sacrificed some other races in the process, but there was always one big goal in mind. Now that we know how incredible it is to finish the Epic and also how much training goes in to it, one can understand that doubt may set in from time to time. Doubting, especially in the last few days before the race when your training is tapering off. Have you done enough hours? Should you rest more now, or be training a bit harder? Will your equipment be good in the race? Will you be good enough for your partner? The list goes on....
I know the answer to these questions. I am stronger than ever. Well rested, and ready to race. My equipment is tested and it is good. The partnership is already strong and we have the same goal in mind. Instead of doubting, I am now making these my mantras. Coaches, spouses and friends help us remember this, cause when we not training we are thinking too much.
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