-
I Don’t Know What To Do…APC
Due to our recent unforeseen circumstances, I don't know if I should still compete this weekend. I feel better to train now(just started feeling better yesterday) but I fear I may have lost a lot of strength. I was at the park w/ my kids yesterday and doing handsprings no problem…but doing that and doing an entire routine of trick/strength etc. takes a lot. Your mind and body has to be really strong for it. I'm worried that I won't be at my best and it will show on stage.
I'm also thinking that I need a new costume b/c I am still expelling so much and (tmi here) I can not wear a tampon(you aren't allowed to following a miscarriage or birth).My costume is white b/c it goes w/ the song and it's meaning.
I don't know if it's my ego or my head in the way of me making this decision. For example, I want to be seen and judged in the best light but if I'm not at my best and I still compete, than is it worth it? I had worked really hard to get here but this for sure has been a set back.I was still training while pregnant and some things did become to get difficult that last week or so but I still managed to get further than ever regarding new tricks like the chopstix and deadlifting. I just don't know what to do about this.
I'm going to train this week to get healthy and take it one step at a time. Anyones response is welcome regarding this.
-
8 Replies
-
I competed for the first time last year and I ended up doing it with an injured shoulder. I debated withdrawing, because I knew the performance I would give on an injured shoulder would be nowhere near as good as I wanted it to be. I also knew I had no chance of winning because of it, but I decided to do the competition anyway. I decided to approach it as a showcase, rather than a competition. There are so few opportunities to perform pole on a stage, in front of an appreciative audience, without having to take your clothes off. I didn't want to miss out on that experience. And I think having that experience will make it easier the next time I'm in a competition.
Good luck! And my condolences for your loss.
-
I think you are right. I watched a video of me yesterday from 2 yrs ago and I have come so far! It is an honor to share our talent and to creatively express on stage. I will take it one day at a time and I'm just gonna get up each day and train and do it. I'm gonna take it one day at a time. I'm about to get ready to go to the gym then I have flexy @ home mid day and pole tonight.
My song is about immense strength. I have a showcase the night before too and I might not push it to do both. We'll see. I'll keep you all updated!
-
"My song is about immense strength."
I think the fact that you are still considering competing after what you went through is a real showing of immense strength, much more so than any deadlift or other power move can be on their own 🙂 Good luck no matter what you decide on!
-
I'm very touched Nina. Thank you so much. I think I have angels around me today giving me an extra nudge! I've had random people reaching out to me on FB all morning loving recent pics from a showcase and then I posted the vid. I got the best compliments. I feel truly honored to be thought of in a positive light. I am in no way the best, but I'm my best and that is all that matters. We all have so much to teach and share with each other. I'm not going to pretend to even understand the depths as to why I had to go through that, but through it I learned just how many people in the pole community we have cheering us on. I have become humbled and I want to reach out to others and also uplift them. I cherish this community. Huggs everyonehttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
-
Well, I'm about to head off for my weekend! I'm gonna go for it:) I'm gonna do the best I can.
-
Good luck!! =D
-
Good luck!!
-
Good luck to you!!
Log in to reply.