Let’s Be Real: Overcoming Those Doubts Before Event Day
If we could pull back the curtain on the weeks leading up to the Pink Ladies Games, we would see thousands of incredible women doing the exact same thing: opening up their team chat, looking at the event details, and feeling a sudden, quiet wave of anxiety.
“Am I actually fit enough for this?”
“It’s been years since I ran or did anything sports-related… am I going to slow my team down?”
“What if I completely freeze or look silly during a challenge?”"
"Am I too old for this?"
If those thoughts have crossed your mind, we want you to take a deep, long breath. You are not alone, and you are exactly where you belong.
Even the most confident women experience a version of "imposter syndrome" when it comes to group events or anything labeled as a "game." We live in a world that constantly tells us we need to be faster, stronger, and in peak physical condition just to show up. It is completely natural to look at an upcoming event and feel a little bit intimidated.
But here is a personal promise from our entire team to yours: The Pink Ladies Games were built specifically to break that mold.
The Secret Everyone Discovers on the Field
Every single year, we watch women arrive at the venue looking a little nervous. They hold their clipboards a bit tightly, or they linger near the back of their group during the opening welcome.
And every single year, without fail, that nervousness completely evaporates within the first ten minutes of the very first challenge.
Why? Because the moment the music starts pumping and the timer begins, you quickly realize that nobody is counting your reps or timing your sprints. Your teammates aren't looking for an Olympic athlete—they are looking for a friend to laugh with when a puzzle gets confusing, or someone to exchange a ridiculous high-five with when a mission gets goofy.
The Pink Ladies Games don't measure your worth by a scoreboard. We measure it by the smiles, the shared glances of "I can't believe we just did that," and the collective sigh of relief when you realize everyone is just here to have a good time.
You Are Already Fully Prepared
You don’t need to spend the next few weeks trying to cram in workouts or stressing over your fitness levels. The unique strengths you bring to your squad have nothing to do with how fast you can run.
Your willingness to cheer on a teammate who is struggling is a strength.
Your ability to laugh at yourself when things go completely wrong is a strength.
Your presence—just showing up and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the women in your life—is exactly what makes this event magic.
So, if that little voice of doubt starts creeping back in this week, tell it to take a back seat. Pack your favorite sneakers, get excited about your team's matching outfit, and leave the pressure at home.
We don't want a perfect version of you. We just want you. We cannot wait to welcome you to the field, give you a massive high-five, and celebrate exactly who you are!