pillars

Two pillars., originally uploaded by mind on fire.

A teammate leading me in a guided meditation/relaxation prior to our race. I really had the jitters and was quite exhausted due to recent travel and general lack of sleep--not to mention the emotional drain from my grandma's funeral the day before.

As always, I just had to remember to breathe to find my strength.

PS: John's composition with this photo really captured the beauty of the moment...