Bike Week:
I rode on the back of this bike and saw all the craziness first hand. It just so happened that on my shuttle down from Orlando I was chatted up by two seemingly normal bikers who agreed to be my buddy for my first few days in Daytona and happened to be staying in the hotel right next to mine. It was kind of a cool experience.
The Beach:
The beaches here are actually really nice and the sand is so hard packed that we even did a workout on it on Saturday. I have a feeling I will be spending lots of my free time here.
Reading:
As of right now I don't have cable or internet unless I can steal a weak signal from the neighbor. So some of the time I would normally be wasting rotting my brain is spent reading in my backyard. It's actually not so bad, and a very new experience to even have a backyard!
Most important though, is that I feel incredibly affirmed that I am in the right place and am doing what I am supposed to do out here in regards to my training. It may take a little while to feel part of the group or to not look like a lost puppy during the warmup that is very unfamiliar to me, but I feel good about where I'm at and what I will be doing. That is what matters most.
6 comments:
It's an Olympic year and you gotta do what you gotta do. This move will pay off in the end. Just keep your head up and keep grinding. Friends will come soon enough. I figure it's pretty easy for you.;)All us athletes make different sacrifices/changes, especially during a year such as this. stay focused to your goal and there's no doubt you will achieve it. Have faith in yourself. Have faith in your coach. But most importantly have faith and God and nothing will be impossible. Stay Blessed!
Which school do you train at? Who is in your training group? Are you a sprinter again?
I pray you can handle our humidity and pollens. If so, your career will blossom here.
My sentiments exactly. Welcome to the south end of the USA. The Heat wont be a problem to and Arizona lover, but Humidity will present some adjustments. Enjoy the beach life.
Goto Disney/Seaworld/Universal in Orlando when you are bored in Daytona. Its like a modern New York/LA/BIG CITY with tons of shows and concerts, etc... It helps to keep a mix of destinations. Tampa also works.
What is your schedule???? I would like to see you run again also.
Rana,
Please get Bri to run some 100m races. Also publish a schedule for her somewhere. We want more sprinting Bri!
You once were fast enough to make the 4x100 pool, so get that speed up an the Long jump will follow.
I must say, I certainly appreciate you referring to us as seemingly normal bikers:) Hope all is going well and I wasn't kidding when I said it turns into a ghost town. don't be shy, you have a friend
Hey Brianna. Daytona can be a cool place. You should definitely try to travel up the coast about 90 minutes and visit a place called Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach if you get a free day. You won't regret it. The beaches are fantastic! I grew up there and really recommend it. If you go go make sure to visit the Palace Saloon downtown and eat at the Crab Trap if you like Seafood and try Fantastic Fudge downtown if you are on a cheat day and can have ice cream! Daytona can be very touristy while Fernandina is a quiet town despite the tourism.
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