This is long so stop reading now if you're not interested in my Games experience (forewarned).
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You may have noticed I was a little off the radar yesterday and only ended up shooting a few teen events. I became severely dehydrated and felt pretty darn crummy.
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I tried to cover EVERYTHING which just isnt possible for one person. I stood in the hot sun and didn't go refill my water in fear of missing a moment, I wasnt eating most days until I got home at 10pm, I slept an average of 3-4 hours a night, didnt workout once, and then yesterday I could tell my body was starting to respond to the stress I was putting it through.
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I had the chills all day and thought it was from being in an air conditioned building. However, I knew something was wrong when I went home and stood in the hottest shower I've taken in my life and was STILL shivering. I mustered up the energy to get ready for a night out for the Games After Party and then before I left the house I just got to a point of almost passing out.
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LUCKILY, a roommate (also a medic) came to my rescue. She doctored me up and I'm feeling so much better today. Still not fully myself, but SO much better. Sorry to those that messaged me asking me to come out and I was a no show.
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It seems so lame to talk about my exhaustion after what these athletes just did. I know my choices sound really stupid looking back. I know I was at a crossfit event...an event that promotes a healthy/fit lifestyle, but work has ALWAYS gotten in the way of my health. When you love what you do so much it can be a bad thing at times. I've learned to balance it over the years with my wedding photography, but now need to learn my limits with sporting events. Going forward, instead of trying to capture the entire event, I will only be capturing specific athletes by request.
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Lastly, it was the most fun I've EVER had with work! Thanks to all the athletes and fans that have shared my photos. Super grateful for the friendships I've made with other gifted and brilliant creatives. Oh andddd shout out to fleoshorts for these amazing summer yellow shorts. They are the PERFECT fit 😍! #crossfitgames2019