16/06/2024
Fourth aquathlon race and by far my proudest performance so far. π€©
Kung dati makasurvive lang ang goal ko, ngayon ang tinarget ko is a decent performance. If you saw me in my past aquathlon races, sobrang dyahe and hiyang hiya ako sa self ko. Hahaha.
I used to literally stop in the middle portions of the pool and hold on to dear buoys for my life, I would stop so long on the end parts of the pool just to catch my breath, and constantly think to myself βwhy am I even doing this?β I would even get anxious back then thinking the spectators are judging me hahah!
Today, I am so happy and proud to share that I was able to finish the swim leg so confidently. No more stopping midway, greatly lessened my rests by the end of the pool, confidently placed myself at the 2nd-3rd row of the pack during the mass start (dati sagad ako sa wall para magpush haha), and very well knew how to control whenever I find myself trapped in splashy waters, along with many swimmers. π₯Ή
Literally prayed and asked the Lord to give me peace and presence of mind during this race and He did not disappoint. π No space for negative thoughts and self-doubt; I was intentional with what gets into my mind. The biggest boost is I knew very well Iβve prepared and trained for this.
While this ~level~ took lots of time to unlock, I know I need to put in more hardwork to unlock my next target: speed and OWS, hopefully. Scary goals π
I would not have done this if not for the amazing training plan, very useful tips, and for your trust in me Coach Van. It was really comforting to see you and receive your energy earlier. β‘οΈ
Thank you Lord for sustaining me. Thank you, self, for being committed. Hahahaha π
Also mentioning my previous swim coaches who are also on my mind whenever I swim. I hold fragments of your teachings with me, I hope I make you proud haha! Coach JM, Coach Bea, Coach Nikki, and Coach Al! π«Άπ»