Today I had the wonderful honor of swimming in a magnificent swim meet (surprise surprise). So I was rather looking forward to this particular meet, because I would be racing coffee in my preferred event, the fantastic 100 yard Breaststroke. For I knew that I would try extra hard to beet coffee, therefore would reach my goal time of a 1:19. I, at the time had a 1:20.15 (basically on the wire I know). So, I did what I usually do, (listened to music, cheered on team mates, etc.) but there was one glitch I failed to recognize. about a half hour before my race, I gave in to one of my greatest weaknesses offered to me by latte. Yes, I must confess that I had a cinnamon pop tart. I am convinced that, had I eaten a more healthier choice of food for my energy, I would have succeeded in my desired goal time. Instead however, I furthered my self on to the wire by dropping .03 of a second. This means that my time is now a 1:20.12. the difference between that and my goal time is about an inch and a half. At the present, I am EXTREMELY frustrated.
So lesson of the day?
DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT. EAT JUNK FOOD BEFORE A RACE. INCLUDING POP TARTS AND GUMMY BEARS!!!! It will only put grief upon your shoulders at the fact that, had you not eaten that, you would have made your goal time. Instead, I would advise you to have a good banana (the miracle food) or something that would benefit you better than junk. It makes all the difference. TRUST ME.
yours truly,
I am so sad that you would blame YOUR weakness and time on my poptart. it was delish and you barely had any. It's not like I offered you a gummybear or anything good/bad like that! psh. besides. you almost went a 1:18 the other day. so anyone who reads this, just know that it isn't actually my fault. :P
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