You know that old advice that you should do something that scares you every day?
Yeah...well I'm doing it today.
I was asked to do a presentation...in front of people...many people...as in public speaking...in front of lots of people...gak.
My knees will be knocking. My heart will be racing. I will be a rock star!! Okay...kidding about the rockstar part but getting up in front of people is not my thang.
I can do this.
My girlfriend called this morning to give me her encouragement and it was this "Try not to notice that they are all looking at you..." Thanks Carmen!!! You are the best friend EVER....She also said to swing by her house afterwards for some liquid therapy. I love my non-triathlon friends.
Anyway...I did get to swimming today. Guess what I bought...A WETSUIT!! Yey! A real wetsuit with long arms and legs and it even says "Triathlon" on the chest. I can't remember the brand name but I am not into brand names so if you are wondering, I have no idea. And holy cow do you float in those things. I have never had a real wetsuit before...I have been using my old (like 20 year old suit...the one I used to waterski in...I know, I am the laughing stock of the tri crowd with my out of date gear...) It was used for only one season and one race. She did not have a great day and has sworn off triathlons....I hope I have some better luck this year in my new-to-me wetsuit!!
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You are going to freaking FLY through the water now, my friend!! GEESH! You were smokin' fast before the nifty new wetsuit. Just wait to see what you can crank out now -- you'll be coming out of the water with the elite men!! :) :) :) :)
Tip: Zipper goes to the BACK. Unless you are racing at Frank DUNN and then it goes to the FRONT!
:)
There is no big deal about standing up in front of a bunch of people. No matter how many they are. Learn your material thoroughly, and you'll be fine. There are three simple rules:
Tell them who you are, and what you're going to talk about.
Talk about it.
Shut up when you're done, and sit down.
Oh, and my personal pet peeve. Powerpoint is demon spawn. I hate using it or being inflicted with it. I have come very, very, extremely close to maiming presenters that just put up a stupid slide, then s l o w l e y read it. Don't you dare!
With this new wetsuit you're going to be so fast the strippers will be also looking for evidence of jet propulsion!
If I haven't said this already...I will say it now...but I am drafting off you during the swim at the Calgary 70.3.
...at least before the gun goes and you take off like the speedster you are!
Huh, and I was going to draft off of Shannon.
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