MT MITCHELL PART V - Self Talk

Well, it is close. Right about now is when that little voice in the back of my head starts asking, "What in in the heck were you ever thinking?"

This comes out verbally in some things you and I have heard/said:

* I have not ridden this far one time this year! No matter that nobody ever runs 26.2 miles in prep for a marathon!
* Gee, I just want to finish and feel good! Nobody ever 'feels good' at the finish. This thing hurts like hell. Admit it. You want a time and you know what it is!
* I am not trained for this type race. This is what I've been saying. No matter I ride a bike 15-17 hours weeks up and down mountains. No matter I am in the best shape of my life.
* I don't like these long things. I like shorter races. No matter, the longer it goes the stronger, I get. No matter I have great results in the long guys.

What are you saying???

Well, I am gonna do what I always do. I am gonna replace every negative thought with a positive vision. I know my current thoughts will determine my future. I am envisioning being at the head of the TEAM headstrong paceline mile after mile. I see myself pacing some of women up to the Parkway.

I AM SEEING MYSELF CROSS THE FINISH LINE LAST AMONGST THE TEAM AND THE CLOCK SAY 6:SOMETHING.

I am seeing each of you meet your REAL goal....whether said or unsaid.

I AM SEEING MYSELF KICK BUTT!

How are you seeing yourself???