It was a hot one today, but I wasn't completely unhappy with the outcome. Saw lots of friends do amazing things, and finishes with a smile. Mission accomplished. This was another race I went in with the approach of 'Show up, work hard, have fun, finish with a smile' and I did. I only had a very vague, very flexible time goal, but as with last weekend's half marathon, I gave myself permission to adjust based on the weather and how I was feeling, and to NOT beat myself up based on some number in my head... and like last weekend, it made the race so much more enjoyable. I'm not saying you shouldn't have a goal, but giving yourself a break helps block those feelings of a failed attempt and keeps you happier. So, in the end I beat my loose time goal by 10 minutes, and managed to bring home an extra medal. Being old and thick isn't always a handicap. #RunBikeRun #Duathlon #Racingwithfriends #Badasspeopleintightclothes #AthenaStrong