Here's a bit of a different post to normal, the last few months I have had race after race, throughout the xc season, and I will be back to that when track and tri season are full in swing. As most of you all know, English schools was this weekend and I had been hoping for the last two weeks, that I might slid in a be able to get a spot if someone pulled out, but unfortunately I didn't quite make it, but I have to remember that Kent is a very strong county for xc runners and they actually intact one the team event yesterday, which is amazing and I am so proud of all of those in the team. This year was my first time trying for english schools, and next year is the last year I can try, so the pressure is on for next year, so I will have to really work hard all year to make sure I am in top fitness for next xc season. However this week I have been very busy with all sorts, on Tuesday I had a relay race up in Oxford and I was on the first leg and brought us in to the change over as first girls team. Overall we came 2nd, which we were really pleased with. The course was 2.7km and it was pretty fast and flat, however there were some random sharp uphills/ downhill bits. It was a good afternoon, but I can't say the 2 hour journey there and back, was that great... but I got some work done at least. Wednesday meant circuits, which was a seriously sweaty affair, but it was really fun. I really enjoy circuits because its a bit different to just the usually running session and I know it has been a good session when I fall asleep straight away that night and I sure did that night! Whats great about this session, it benefits not just my running, but my swimming and cycling too. After the session we just had to get a group photo, because we all ended up turning up in our pink tank tops. Tri training is currently in full swing and I am planning my season of racing at the moment. Trying to squeeze all of the track races in and the tri races, is definitely going to be a tricky one!
So back to the focus of the blog post, as the title says 'dealing with disappointment.' Yes for sure, I wish I had got through to English schools, but actually I am just pleased I have come out of my injury, which I had 2 weeks off for and I now feel I am back to business. This summer, I have some important tri races I want to make sure I complete to the best of my ability and hopefully have as few disappointments as possible. This will also be my first season of track and I am so excited, to have a go at a few of the events and hopefully find which one I am really keen for. I have also booked my flights for Slovakia in May, when I am competing for GB for the first time, which I am so so excited for! G x
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