I've had a rough few weeks - it's mile 24 of this race directing marathon metaphor. Everyone has these times where it all just feels too much, it's all so overwhelming.
But today was a good day. After 3 days sick, I woke up feeling better today. After a couple days of routine pre-race crises (yes, each really is a behind-the-scenes crisis, I'm not being melodramatic on that wording, but every race has them in the weeks leading up), today was a good day.
I had a crucial vendor that was stressing me out because I couldn't get the fellow to communicate, call back in a timely fashion, get the equipment committed. I got a new contact today and an immediate callback to the voicemail I left. Oh, so things should go smoothly sometimes? Wow, awesome!
I was able to get an announcement out to race participants that I'd been working on for the last month. What started as a "Hey, wouldn't this be cool?" email to a company turned into a partnership for giving something really fun back to all the registered runners. And it was so fun to see the surprised reaction from everyone to the news, and the excitement. Their excitement gets more even more excited for race weekend!
I got more progress on another offering for the runners I've been working on. One more piece to fall into place, and I can't wait to be able to announce it too.
Then, dinner out at Gloria's with the family. A rare moment where I wasn't so stressing out that I couldn't enjoy it.
Finally, a hard workout - 1 hour of strength training with my trainer. Rocked the 3 one-legged squat sets in between alternating legs 90 lbs each on the leg press machine. Felt strong!
So the bad days do come with a balancing out with good days! I needed that reminder after recent days. It was SUCH a good day!
Thanks for all you do. I know that you really put your heart into your events. We cannot wait for the NY Double at my house. All three of us are particpating both days!!!
ReplyDeleteLibby, you are truly spoiling us with how much you have done! You have really gone above and beyond! You said to us yesterday on twitter that you aren't a RnR race ....no bands. That's not all necessary for every single race! We are truly excited for the experience of running New Years Double and can't wait for it to get here! Thank you again for everything! We stil can't even believe you took all the pictures of our bibs and put them on facebook!
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