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So I leave in 2 hours for Disney.  It's 4 hours for the drive up, then we'll have dinner with my parents.  Tomorrow we'll all hang out in the parks, which should be fun. 

And then on Sunday, I get up at 3am (yes, it's ridiculous) to run the half marathon.

I'm seriously tweaking out.  I'm so nervous, and I'm not sure why!  I have all my equipment packed, I've prepared and trained.  But I'm really, really nervous!

Anyone have any suggestions on how to conquer anxiety?  What do you do to calm down when you're nervous?

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  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    edited December 2011
    I get anxious all the time, so I'm not really one to be able to suggest any ways to calm down. The only thing I can think of is to distract yourself as much as possible.

    That being said, you are going to do great Cate! Rock that tutu!
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  • bourgehmbourgehm
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    Whenever I'm nervous, I just like to go for a walk. Or bake.

    I'm sure you'll do awesome!! I can't wait to see pictures!!

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  • PaigeMcCPaigeMcC member
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    Good tunes.  I get myself in a zone with my iPod and just ignore everything else.  Deep breathing and good tunes.

    Have fun, Cate! Remember, pics or it didn't happen;)

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  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    Breathing exercises are good!. Concentrate on slowing down your breathing.

    I have one a friend recommended to help me get to sleep. You breathe in for a count of six, hold for six, and let it out for six counts. A few cycles of that puts me right to sleep! But if you don't need help sleeping, maybe it'll be a good calming thing.

    Here are a couple exercises I liked from an acting coach:

    Take a big, emphatic breath in through your nose, hold it for a split second (without cutting off your breath entirely), then let your breath slowly float back out. Repeat.

    You can also alternate this breathing with telling someone, something, or yourself in the mirror, as convincingly as you can, "Nothing makes me nervous." As many times as you like.

    Other than that, I can tell you're really, really prepared and you'll be just fine! So don't worry! Sending you good vibes for a great trip and a great half-marathon. Also, don't forget to take pics for us!
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  • calindicalindi member
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    Thanks ladies for the encouragement and advice!

    Some deep breathing, and a little Gwyneth Paltrow "Forget You" from Glee on YouTube, and my heartbeat has returned to normal and my palms have stopped sweating.  Thanks!!!

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  • bourgehmbourgehm
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    ps: Marley: I did your breathing things and I feel better now too. Yay!! (I was feeling stressed out)
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_getting-nervous?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:08b5213e-f67c-4d4e-9401-44268398ffafPost:92b72a2a-ba41-4b82-8ea9-6476eb86dc35">Re: Getting nervous...</a>:
    [QUOTE]ps: Marley: I did your breathing things and I feel better now too. Yay!! (I was feeling stressed out)
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    Yay! Glad I could help! :)

    Glad you're feeling calmer, Cate!
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  • tmacwintmacwin member
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    You will do wonderful! I admire your commitment to train and follow through with the event. Good luck!
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    I've heard that running can be a good stress reliever.
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  • motoLynmotoLyn member
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    Good luck Cate!  You'll do great. 

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    You will do great Cate!!  I just read when I am nervous.  Or pace nervously lol! 
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  • MLekathLEENMLekathLEEN member
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    Have fun! Good luck and take TONS of pictures!!
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  • futuremrstjefuturemrstje
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    edited December 2011
    I usually hop in my cat, crank up the music and take a drive on a highway and go as fast as I feel I can go without getting a ticket...
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  • AbigailMSAbigailMS
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    You will do amazing. Breathe deeply, aaannnddd eat a pb&j or something high protein. 

    Stressing out is a sympathetic response. You can't control it. You CAN combat it, digesting food is a parasympathetic response.
     So eat something that will be hard to digest...and you'll find it easier to relax. Yay Human Physiology. 
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  • SopChickSopChick member
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    I'm glad you're feeling calmer! I hope you have a wonderful time, and please update afterwards. I have so much admiration for the determination and strength it takes to do something like this, you'll do great! :)
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    Good luck, Cate! I hope your race is really fun for you! You should be so proud of what you've accomplished. I know you're going to be just fine. Have some sexy time. That always helps. :) Take pics! Looking forward to hearing about it.
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  • Basenjigirl23Basenjigirl23 member
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    I like to listen to music and just take some time to myself...

    Good luck!  I'm sure you'll do great!!!
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    Damn, I was out of the office Friday and missed this. How did it go? I'm sure you did great but I can't wait to hear all about it!
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