tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post6848701621830584281..comments2023-09-24T04:26:14.527-07:00Comments on Susi's Somewhat Zen Ramblings: Expectations...Susihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982728756250531737noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-12356908991078268362009-11-21T07:56:52.029-08:002009-11-21T07:56:52.029-08:00We are built to have expectations on ourselves. M...We are built to have expectations on ourselves. Maybe have a plan A, B and C...everyone knows the day can go in so many directions so what you have on paper likely will be very different than what actually happens...Do your best with what you have and you will have a fantastic day!!!Kelly B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01714590623942266353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-16402571997290610262009-11-19T16:58:51.664-08:002009-11-19T16:58:51.664-08:00You think too much Susi, hee hee. Just do the bes...You think too much Susi, hee hee. Just do the best you can on the day, the rest will take care of itself. I really think there's nothing wrong with expectations, just be prepared to adapt. Ironman never goes exactly the way we want it to. The key to success is being able to take what is given to me and deal with it!!! You'll do grrrrrrrrrrreat!!runningmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741958241490144866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-60008072759176426632009-11-19T13:57:02.090-08:002009-11-19T13:57:02.090-08:00Those process goals are a great thing, so much bet...Those process goals are a great thing, so much better than time goals! Because at the end of the day if you had fun and raced your best than that is all that matters, right?<br /><br />I hope you have an absolutely wonderful and amazing race in Cozumel - and how fantastic that it will be the inaugural one too!!Runner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-74644339641331503272009-11-19T07:07:45.574-08:002009-11-19T07:07:45.574-08:00SHOOT THE DAMN GERBIL!!!
LMAO!!!
It was wonderfu...SHOOT THE DAMN GERBIL!!!<br /><br />LMAO!!!<br /><br />It was wonderful talking with you yesterday, Susi! I could have talked to you all day -- have a great time at your Search and Rescue thing this weekend, and I am wishing you all the best for Cozumel too!<br /><br />Miss you, babe. :) :) :) :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255136788289244187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-49869693602933975522009-11-18T21:03:11.589-08:002009-11-18T21:03:11.589-08:00Your going to warm mexico.....enjoy the the experi...Your going to warm mexico.....enjoy the the experience, stay present....you taught me that!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609924776000629942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-84433606717030137132009-11-18T19:37:38.545-08:002009-11-18T19:37:38.545-08:00when you do the best with what you have then you h...when you do the best with what you have then you have won your race :)<br /><br />also, let go of the dragon.... get out there, smiles, enjoy the day and you will look back on that IM as a favourite because when you think back you will remember being happy and enjoying your time out there. Then when things are going well - you do the best with what you got!!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271587857910381627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-78859289403771379602009-11-18T19:25:29.676-08:002009-11-18T19:25:29.676-08:00It is so hard to verbalize expectations because on...It is so hard to verbalize expectations because once they're stated, we are accountable to them. But if we don't meet them, it doesn't mean we have failed, it just means that something outside the box caused a divergence from that expectation or goal. And that fuels the motivation for a "next time." Whatever the outcome, you have worked hard and will be successful in some capacity (and hopefully many). If not, you're still a badass and I love ya!KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000274933357972123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-87778299759410162822009-11-18T18:00:07.923-08:002009-11-18T18:00:07.923-08:00You are totally allowed to have goals. You also a...You are totally allowed to have goals. You also are not allowed to melt if you realize that you're not going to hit those goals part way through the race. Give it your best always, whatever your best may be at that moment.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398496906384738920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-12883924368897134412009-11-18T15:30:03.493-08:002009-11-18T15:30:03.493-08:00Getting the gerbil done in would be far more effec...Getting the gerbil done in would be far more effective than any mantra. But somehow, I think he's an essential part of you.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364395150014197905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-49447013776764541602009-11-18T13:19:26.891-08:002009-11-18T13:19:26.891-08:00Repeat with me: "The only thing I need to do...Repeat with me: "The only thing I need to do is show up on the morning of the race with the attitude that I'm going to enjoy this race for whatever it will be."<br /><br />Your words are so wise, you truly need to believe them. <br /><br />You are participating in the inaugural IM Cozumel – you should enjoy every minute of it. You are a strong woman, a smart athlete and a fantastic inspiration to others. Stay present and stay focused. The rest will fall into place.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027221614900215898noreply@blogger.com