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Monday, September 14, 2009
Ping Pong Ball!
Boing Boing boing!
That would be only one of the body movements and feelings of enjoyment that came with the result of our race on Saturday.
WOW!
Event: US Championships for Outrigger Canoeing
Start: Newport Beach California
paddle 27 miles
Finish: Avalon, Catalina Island
We won! 4 hours 8 minutes
I had a vision: and it was a win...I felt it for days before the event, I felt the morning of, and I felt it the entire race! (I kept it inside, telling no one...I just have this strong notion and feeling that I couldn't put into words)
I have some of my favorite race moments here is one: I asked my teammates to hold their paddles up overhead when we crossed the line at the finish...it was purely to complete my vision! They did, and my vision was complete. WOW! The feeling of completing a vision is amazing! There are no words for that either...totally blew me away.
I had my epiphany about Team (last post here on blog) and it is a good read, and would rewrite it again for today...could not have done it without the amazing , push, presence and tenacity of each girl on the team. That, again, is what makes it so much fun!
That would be only one of the body movements and feelings of enjoyment that came with the result of our race on Saturday.
WOW!
Event: US Championships for Outrigger Canoeing
Start: Newport Beach California
paddle 27 miles
Finish: Avalon, Catalina Island
We won! 4 hours 8 minutes
I had a vision: and it was a win...I felt it for days before the event, I felt the morning of, and I felt it the entire race! (I kept it inside, telling no one...I just have this strong notion and feeling that I couldn't put into words)
I have some of my favorite race moments here is one: I asked my teammates to hold their paddles up overhead when we crossed the line at the finish...it was purely to complete my vision! They did, and my vision was complete. WOW! The feeling of completing a vision is amazing! There are no words for that either...totally blew me away.
I had my epiphany about Team (last post here on blog) and it is a good read, and would rewrite it again for today...could not have done it without the amazing , push, presence and tenacity of each girl on the team. That, again, is what makes it so much fun!
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Lesson of TEAM
This summer I got back into training and racing with the TEAM.
I had no idea the benefits would be so many.
In the past I have danced the line of both individual sports (swimming, triathlon, cross country running) and Team sports (outrigger canoeing).
I love the individual sports, I only have to rely on me..I can make my kayak move on my own, or swim through ocean chop on my own, talk myself up a steep hill I want to run up on my own....but with six women in a canoe...this is different.
Yes, I have to apply what I can, and do my "job" as best as possible...and just know the others are doing their best too. The underlying energy is that we are-literally-moving that canoe together...it cannot be done with one person, it takes all six-pistons I call them- working together to get maximum speed.
Training together has also been a huge benefit, we subliminally push each other.
There is a underlying -little extra- we each give to get a little more out of each other and end result..reach a level that we most likely would not have achieved on our own.
I love the lesson of TEAM, I love the personalities of TEAM....that is EXACTLY what makes it so fun!
I had no idea the benefits would be so many.
In the past I have danced the line of both individual sports (swimming, triathlon, cross country running) and Team sports (outrigger canoeing).
I love the individual sports, I only have to rely on me..I can make my kayak move on my own, or swim through ocean chop on my own, talk myself up a steep hill I want to run up on my own....but with six women in a canoe...this is different.
Yes, I have to apply what I can, and do my "job" as best as possible...and just know the others are doing their best too. The underlying energy is that we are-literally-moving that canoe together...it cannot be done with one person, it takes all six-pistons I call them- working together to get maximum speed.
Training together has also been a huge benefit, we subliminally push each other.
There is a underlying -little extra- we each give to get a little more out of each other and end result..reach a level that we most likely would not have achieved on our own.
I love the lesson of TEAM, I love the personalities of TEAM....that is EXACTLY what makes it so fun!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
THAT MOMENT
This moment is one of my favorites...
Battling it out in a race, the team pulling together...even when it might look bleek....and pulling off a WIN in a BIG WAY!
The moment is crossing the finish line first, turning around and seeing all of my teammates "beaming" from the win! That is the moment...a moment of fun, accomplishment, excitement, and knowing WE all did our part, and then some to have the desired result.
I thought to myself after the fourth time we dropped back a little bit..."that is it, we are winning this thing"....and sure enough, with the most amazing, "quiet strength"-I want to call it, we pulled ahead, and then surged ahead. POWERFUL.
Adrenalin at it's height! and these are the moments that are fulfilling after knock-down, drag 'em out, tough workouts...ouch! Many o' nights as I start to fall asleep, my body just aches...but let me make it clear...I wouldn't have it any other way...there is pay off for the body aches and mental toughness that you have to have to GO to practice and PUSH your self at each practice.
Payoff: THAT MOMENT
Battling it out in a race, the team pulling together...even when it might look bleek....and pulling off a WIN in a BIG WAY!
The moment is crossing the finish line first, turning around and seeing all of my teammates "beaming" from the win! That is the moment...a moment of fun, accomplishment, excitement, and knowing WE all did our part, and then some to have the desired result.
I thought to myself after the fourth time we dropped back a little bit..."that is it, we are winning this thing"....and sure enough, with the most amazing, "quiet strength"-I want to call it, we pulled ahead, and then surged ahead. POWERFUL.
Adrenalin at it's height! and these are the moments that are fulfilling after knock-down, drag 'em out, tough workouts...ouch! Many o' nights as I start to fall asleep, my body just aches...but let me make it clear...I wouldn't have it any other way...there is pay off for the body aches and mental toughness that you have to have to GO to practice and PUSH your self at each practice.
Payoff: THAT MOMENT
Friday, July 24, 2009
Roller Coaster
Some days are GREAT, some days are not-so-great....I know, I know...I am not telling you anything new.
Luckily, there are some very strong people (full of wisdom peeps) in my life who continually remind me that life is a ride, and sometimes the roller coaster is bigger then at other times...the climb to the top seems audacious and huge, and other times the ride down the other side is exciting and can be QUICK!
Today, I cannot lie, I am on the scoop at the bottom, I went up, I went down, and have covered a few little "rollers" this week...some of the "flats" if you will.
My peeps have reminded me that the little ups and downs I am on, are temporary, they are not permanent...they are there....and the good news: everything is okay, and going to be okay.
I am grateful for feelings...because if I didn't feel them, then I would be NUMB...and I don't want to do life NUMB! So feeling up or down, sad or mad, elated or exhausted...no matter, they are part of systems that my body came with....I strive for the "feel good" stuff...but today, not-so-much.
Funny thing, we are headed to the Fair tonight, and the roller coaster will be there! This time I am just riding to set myself free while go up and down!
Luckily, there are some very strong people (full of wisdom peeps) in my life who continually remind me that life is a ride, and sometimes the roller coaster is bigger then at other times...the climb to the top seems audacious and huge, and other times the ride down the other side is exciting and can be QUICK!
Today, I cannot lie, I am on the scoop at the bottom, I went up, I went down, and have covered a few little "rollers" this week...some of the "flats" if you will.
My peeps have reminded me that the little ups and downs I am on, are temporary, they are not permanent...they are there....and the good news: everything is okay, and going to be okay.
I am grateful for feelings...because if I didn't feel them, then I would be NUMB...and I don't want to do life NUMB! So feeling up or down, sad or mad, elated or exhausted...no matter, they are part of systems that my body came with....I strive for the "feel good" stuff...but today, not-so-much.
Funny thing, we are headed to the Fair tonight, and the roller coaster will be there! This time I am just riding to set myself free while go up and down!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
in the canoe
Have you ever paddled an outrigger canoe?
For those who are reading this...and have not....it is totally cool!
Last night at practice we had one of those practices where everything just really clicked...the water was stunning, the temperature of the water is finally pleasant and not frigid, and it was just before sunset on a summer's eve.
Moments like that really make me appreciate nature and her surroundings, and it is also the reward....to enjoy it.
For me when I am in the canoe, I am in that place of finding the balance between being a teammate, a team player (there are 6 seats in the canoe) with all 6 persons sitting in their seats and me doing my part...We were all working it together...and we flew...what fun!
I also recognize the individual part, each person brings their best, making all six on the same page, and then the effort becomes effortless.
I have learned that what I bring to a team does matter.
So this instance of athletics always seems to line up with what is also correct for other life situations. I must be present, participate, do my best, follow thru, and last but not least....bring a good attitude.
Once again athletic ladies, the foundation of good sportsmanship and integrity blend into life lessons.
I love being an athlete...so cool to apply these very important lessons everywhere!
For those who are reading this...and have not....it is totally cool!
Last night at practice we had one of those practices where everything just really clicked...the water was stunning, the temperature of the water is finally pleasant and not frigid, and it was just before sunset on a summer's eve.
Moments like that really make me appreciate nature and her surroundings, and it is also the reward....to enjoy it.
For me when I am in the canoe, I am in that place of finding the balance between being a teammate, a team player (there are 6 seats in the canoe) with all 6 persons sitting in their seats and me doing my part...We were all working it together...and we flew...what fun!
I also recognize the individual part, each person brings their best, making all six on the same page, and then the effort becomes effortless.
I have learned that what I bring to a team does matter.
So this instance of athletics always seems to line up with what is also correct for other life situations. I must be present, participate, do my best, follow thru, and last but not least....bring a good attitude.
Once again athletic ladies, the foundation of good sportsmanship and integrity blend into life lessons.
I love being an athlete...so cool to apply these very important lessons everywhere!
Friday, May 29, 2009
The underdog in me
I finally can put my finger on it, why I am rooting for Susan Boyle.
I am not one much to follow internet fodder, but this story is one of true amazement. Personally I study "high achievers" and how they got to where they are and the mindset they possess...don't we all want to know their secret?
But Miss Susan Boyle has something I can relate to, an underdog story.
A girl, then turned into woman in her late 40's still with her dream of singing in front of a large audience, lives her dream and then she captures the world with her voice, ever surpassing her dream.
She is an underdog because she comes from humble beginnings.
She sheds light on dreams that people have given up on.
She sheds light into an industry loaded with "skinny mini teenie's" focused on exterior beauty.
She unknowingly has brought grace to the stage and to the forefront of the world.
She is sprite with character.
She is living her dream no matter what, and her age obviously did not kill her dream either!
It would seem hopeless, how would she get to live her dream? From her little village in Scotland, no major music industry connections...how? just how?
Somehow she kept her dream alive, and is now living it. That is the essence of life, the journey and the hope she brings.
If you take a moment and watch the clip of her walking off the stage after her very first time singing for the judges, she waved at the crowd with a smile and elegance that genuinely reflect that she was fulfilled and living her dream with a standing ovation!
That kind of moment is something we all have hidden in our hearts, and there she was living it.
At this moment I love the internet and that it has "shrunk" our world enough so that I can view this priceless gift of watching someone else across the globe have and then view enough guts to have a dream, and then view her living it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU&feature=related
Go Susan Boyle, Go!
I am not one much to follow internet fodder, but this story is one of true amazement. Personally I study "high achievers" and how they got to where they are and the mindset they possess...don't we all want to know their secret?
But Miss Susan Boyle has something I can relate to, an underdog story.
A girl, then turned into woman in her late 40's still with her dream of singing in front of a large audience, lives her dream and then she captures the world with her voice, ever surpassing her dream.
She is an underdog because she comes from humble beginnings.
She sheds light on dreams that people have given up on.
She sheds light into an industry loaded with "skinny mini teenie's" focused on exterior beauty.
She unknowingly has brought grace to the stage and to the forefront of the world.
She is sprite with character.
She is living her dream no matter what, and her age obviously did not kill her dream either!
It would seem hopeless, how would she get to live her dream? From her little village in Scotland, no major music industry connections...how? just how?
Somehow she kept her dream alive, and is now living it. That is the essence of life, the journey and the hope she brings.
If you take a moment and watch the clip of her walking off the stage after her very first time singing for the judges, she waved at the crowd with a smile and elegance that genuinely reflect that she was fulfilled and living her dream with a standing ovation!
That kind of moment is something we all have hidden in our hearts, and there she was living it.
At this moment I love the internet and that it has "shrunk" our world enough so that I can view this priceless gift of watching someone else across the globe have and then view enough guts to have a dream, and then view her living it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU&feature=related
Go Susan Boyle, Go!
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