Tarzan Kay

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September 9, 2024

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BHAG aftermath (what no one tells you about goals)

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Checking in After One Month Away From Work

​​Send Date: Aug 12, 2022
(seventh year in business)

Three days ago I achieved my goal to become a national medalist in Sprint Canoe, a goal I set two years ago and spent hundreds of hours training for.

Tarzan paddles a very narrow white canoe in a calm body of water, in a kneeling position on one knee, using a single-bladed paddle to propel the canoe forward. She wears her South Niagara Canoe Club singlet with horizontal green and white stripes and black shorts, and Pit Viper sunglasses. Several buoys are visible on the water's surface, marking the course. In the background is blurred greenery, indicating a shoreline.

It feels surreal and I’m not sure what to do with myself.

I also had a gut-wrenching loss, falling out of my boat 25 meters from the finish line, in a race I was winning, in front of all my friends, family and teammates. Every one of them wanted that medal as badly as I did. My bestie and I cried in each other's arms back at the dock.

“You were a full boat ahead,” she said. “You did so good.”

I don’t think I’ve ever experienced so much pride in myself, and so much disappointment all at once. It was intense. I picked up a few medals later in the day, which I’ll tell you about another time.

I’m still sorting out my feelings, and easing my way back into work. I’m so glad I booked a meeting-free week to ease back in. Transitions can be rocky and I’m nourishing myself with smoothies, naps and mid-day phone chats with friends.

This is just a quick way to say, “Hello, I’m back!”

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Thanks for your patience while I get myself back in gear for September ♥️

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