7:20....... will it ever come. The day seems to drag on. What am I supposed to do all day? I don't know. Stay calm, focused, (but not overwhelmed) relaxed and ready. I have had so many words of encouragement, and suggestions, and tips for what it takes to succeed today. I look back on all the preparation that has gotten me to this point. All of the hard days on the track, the grueling days in the weight room, especially the shed (Rice girls know what I am talking about). All of those days where I practiced envisioning this day, how it would play out, and how it would feel. It's crazy. It's weird, it's exactly what I want, what I feed off of. This anticipation is what I want, I have something to anticipate, that was my first achievement. Simply getting here. I'm here, and all I can do is live in the moment. Enjoy it, and take everything a step at a time. (thanks Jim for those words) Warm up, stretch, treatment, warm up jumps and compete, one jump at a time. That is what I will do. I will have to stay focused and trust my training, and trust that my body is ready for this. I know what is possible, so I would like to achieve it. Am I nervous? I'll just say I'm ready. I get emotional sometimes, but today, it's business. I am sure, no matter what the outcome, tonight will be a release of all the anticipation that has built up in me for months. Until tonight, I hope to deliver wonderful news.
Funmi K. Jimoh
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so excited for you and proud of you!!
pb
Posted by: Patty | July 03, 2008 at 11:04 PM
YAY!
Posted by: Let me congratulate you | July 03, 2008 at 11:13 PM
YAY!
Posted by: Let me congratulate you | July 03, 2008 at 11:13 PM
YAY!
Posted by: Let me congratulate you | July 03, 2008 at 11:14 PM