The Stress Diet

The Stress Diet

So my last day at Red Hills went wonderfully. Donald jumped well but had 2 unfortunate rails down. I am still learning how to maneuver that big moose around the show jumping, he’s a lot to move around. Hewie jumped fabulously, probably the best he’s ever jumped, he had 1 down in the middle at a square oxer off a turn. I’m thrilled with both of them. Dr. Furlong also took a peek at Donald after Red Hills and said he looks great, fit and sound.

Sunday was also unfortunately my last day of Krispy Kreme donut binge eating. Bad form to be stabled right next to competitor hospitality… between Donald, Hewie, the dogs and I we consumed probably over a dozen boxes of donuts over the weekend. Time to buy new pants and avoid mirrors.

Luckily for me (and my bathroom scale) my life has taken a turn for the crazy. So busy that I literally do not have a spare second in the day to sit and eat. I have so much going through my head all the time that I feel drunk 24/7. No joke. Eating and sleeping are without a doubt the last things on my mind. I call this the “Stress Diet” and I’m sure it happens to every rider who is preparing for this thing in April. The journey to Kentucky takes on a life of its’ own, it consumes you, it owns you.

I’m currently sitting on a flight back to Maryland which I made without a second to spare. You know those people that stick their hand into a closing elevator door, desperate to keep it open so they can get inside? Yea, that was me this morning, except it was an airplane. I also saw a really cute guy in the airport who started to talk to me, then I stubbed my toe and tripped. Hate those subtle inclines that you always have to look out for when walking around in airports.

I’m really looking forward to being back in Maryland for a few days, checking in on the farm and doing my cross country fundraiser. It will be so good to see some familiar faces. I could really use a boost in my morale. I’m so lucky to have to much support, all the people coming, all the people that donated items for my auction. I have some amazing people in my life. Being away from everyone at home is very hard for me even though I know this is what I have to do to be ready for Kentucky. Sacrifices.

I hope to see everyone on Saturday.

Xoxox
Katie