Palm Springs HITS
I don't consider myself an athlete. People tell me this isn't true because I run marathons, and enjoy ultra marathons. I don't consider myself a triathlete either, though last year I learned how to swim, bought a road bike and learned how to ride, and completed my first sprint, olympic, and half-distance triathlon. (Edit: My friend May requested I add that I've completed 31 marathons, a handful of 50ks, 50 milers, and 100ks, and countless half marathons... but still) It's really hard having the amazing friends I do. I always am wrapped in self-doubt. I never think I'm lucky enough to have the friends I do, and am always worried they're going to find me out for who I really am. One really difficult thing about these amazing friends is seeing them accomplish amazing feats and thinking "I could never do that." They say not to compare yourself to others, but I certainly hold myself up to some high standards in such company. ...