• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Fitness Fatale

Fitness Fatale

Conquering Fitness Goals One at a Time

  • About
    • Press
  • Blog
    • Archives
    • Workout Program Options
      • 21 Day Fix Resources
      • P90X Resources
    • PRs & Race Reports
    • Pregnancy
      • Twin Pregnancy
    • Recipes
  • Coach Business Mentorship For Runners
  • Beachbody Accountability Groups For Runners
  • Show Search
Hide Search

Til I Collapse

Coming off of a winner’s high after taking 3rd place in my age group at my first Olympic distance triathlon on Sunday, I was put back in my place last night at the final San Diego Tri Club Aquathon. This monthly summer evening race is informal and consists of a 1,000 meter ocean swim with a 3 mile beach run afterward. It’s a mass swim start and you are swimming and running alongside (well not alongside since they are usually way ahead) very serious triathletes, including some pros! Of course there are plenty of beginners and normal age groupers like myself, but competing against men of all ages rather than just women 25-29 really puts my abilities into perspective. I usually feel pretty confident after having a good swim, but I get annihilated on the run. I can’t even count the number of people who pass me.

Needless to say, each time I finish an Aquathon I’m reminded that I am not as fast I want to be. I don’t get too upset about the pros and super fast men beating me, but I don’t like being passed by so many girls on the run. Since I’ve only been really running long distance for a year and  a half or so, I know I shouldn’t be too hard on myself. I just use it as motivation to work harder. I’ve come SO far since I started competing but I know I have a long way to go. I ran my first half marathon 2 1/2 years ago in 2:13 and my last race in 1:52. I ran my first 5k in 29 minutes yet I ran the 5k at the end of the Solana Beach triathlon last month in 23. Imagine where I’ll be a year from now – or five!

I know that I signed up for an Ironman very soon after entering the sport of triathlon (most people wait 2-3 years), but I think that in the end, finishing an Ironman has a lot less to do with your natural ability or tenure in the sport and a lot more to do with your drive to succeed. If you put a plan in place and you work at it and never give up, you will can do (practically) anything. My favorite Ironman YouTube video, “Till I Collapse” epitomizes this philosophy and I’d like to share it with you here. You may watch this video and wonder why I want to put myself through this pain. Or you might watch it and want to do one yourself. If you’re in the second group like me, you just may consider joining me in my Ironman training!

Never give up!

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

September 17, 2011 By fitnessfatale 2 Comments

Filed Under: Triathlons, Uncategorized Tagged With: 140.6, Couer D'Alene Ironman, getting ready for ironman, ironman CDA, ironman motivation

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. See Becca Try to Tri

    September 17, 2011 at 3:07 am

    I’m doing St. George but I think we need to ride together at least once!!! I stole the video and put it on my blog and linked you. Hope you don’t mind!

    Reply
    • femmefatalep90x

      September 19, 2011 at 8:10 pm

      Of course I don’t mind! Glad you were inspired like me! A ride would be great although I think I would have a hard time keeping up!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Let’s Get Stronger, Healthier & Faster Together!

I am specialize in working with runners to help them incorporate strength training & nutrition into their running routines.

I am passionate about mindset and love to help people find more joy and success in their running by breaking through mental barriers.

While weight loss is a result of our programs, women in my groups often find that they are running faster, are less injury prone, and have more energy and confidence!

I am the founder of Team Run the World, a group of BODi coaches who love running! I provide mentorship, support and training for women who want to start their own coaching business from home and work flexible hours.

I would love to help support you in reaching your goals!

Archives

  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011

Footer

Copyright © 2023 · Fitness Fatale