Now it is done. The work for the next weekend, it's all in the books.
I'm eagerly waiting for what is going to wait for me in Barcelona (I'm #1929). I have done 6 hrs of aqua jogging in a row, 7.15 hrs workout with the guys, some adventure races which have lasted 5-6 hrs. And I have liked all of them. So I WILL enjoy the journey from the start to the finish next weekend. Do I have a choice???
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
I feel great!
Dudes and dudettes. I have 1.5 weeks to my first IM race. The work is done, and I'm about to get my mind set for the race. Things at work and elsewhere have kept me busy, but now, soon, I have to focus on the forthcoming race.
After bouncing back from the disappointment and 3 weeks period of illness I have been able to conduct some decent workouts. Not many, but some. Swimming laps has its downside (it's sometimes boring as hell), but luckily the great company keeps me alive. Anyway, I have steadly improvement my performance in the pool which makes me happy.
Biking is steady (Vision's shifters suck ass, though), and for instance last Saturday's 2 hrs @ IM race pace (HR 145) was a nice booster. The weather turned into Fall/early Winter mode so I'm not sure how many outdoor rides I'll do before the race. But I have the bike torture chamber ready...
Running is a mystery, but last week's BLOCKS workout went pretty well and yesterday I ran easily @ 3:45/km pace. That's enough for now.
Now it is a mental game. The swim will be in the ocean which is usually less calm than the water in the pool. Moreover, it is still undecided if the swim is with wet suit or not. Bike leg's wind conditions are also mystery, but that's the name of the game.
Luckily sweetie is mastering this game and she will cool me down if I'm getting too nervous before the race.
It's on!
After bouncing back from the disappointment and 3 weeks period of illness I have been able to conduct some decent workouts. Not many, but some. Swimming laps has its downside (it's sometimes boring as hell), but luckily the great company keeps me alive. Anyway, I have steadly improvement my performance in the pool which makes me happy.
Biking is steady (Vision's shifters suck ass, though), and for instance last Saturday's 2 hrs @ IM race pace (HR 145) was a nice booster. The weather turned into Fall/early Winter mode so I'm not sure how many outdoor rides I'll do before the race. But I have the bike torture chamber ready...
Running is a mystery, but last week's BLOCKS workout went pretty well and yesterday I ran easily @ 3:45/km pace. That's enough for now.
Now it is a mental game. The swim will be in the ocean which is usually less calm than the water in the pool. Moreover, it is still undecided if the swim is with wet suit or not. Bike leg's wind conditions are also mystery, but that's the name of the game.
Luckily sweetie is mastering this game and she will cool me down if I'm getting too nervous before the race.
It's on!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Less than 3 weeks to go
Last Wednesday, a week ago, I came across yet another drawback - an unexplained ankle problem. Luckily, I now start to consider that it was only a temporary thing. Right ankle has still some kind of unique sensation, but it works like it used to. And today's meeting with a MD indicated that ... just go for it.
I took Thursday and Friday off. And started to hesitate my participation in IM Barcelona. On Saturday morning I jumped into the pool and swam some laps, 3200m. Ankle was silent. On the same afternoon I dared myself and jumped on a bike for 2hrs ride with my tri buddies. No soreness, no pain.
On Sunday I biked 130 km and ran a 4 km right after the bike. No soreness, no pain, just a little sensation that the ankle is not quite there yet. But no pain. That was the main point.
Monday comprises a short run before a swim core and swim technique practice. After I returned home around 10:30PM the ankle was okay. Then it was time for today's workout, blocks of 3x25min. with accelerating pace. The verdict: no soreness, no pain. Only thing that still keeps me awake is my sore stomach which was not at all ready for getting back on the road.
But.... less than 3 weeks to go. That's pretty cool.
I took Thursday and Friday off. And started to hesitate my participation in IM Barcelona. On Saturday morning I jumped into the pool and swam some laps, 3200m. Ankle was silent. On the same afternoon I dared myself and jumped on a bike for 2hrs ride with my tri buddies. No soreness, no pain.
On Sunday I biked 130 km and ran a 4 km right after the bike. No soreness, no pain, just a little sensation that the ankle is not quite there yet. But no pain. That was the main point.
Monday comprises a short run before a swim core and swim technique practice. After I returned home around 10:30PM the ankle was okay. Then it was time for today's workout, blocks of 3x25min. with accelerating pace. The verdict: no soreness, no pain. Only thing that still keeps me awake is my sore stomach which was not at all ready for getting back on the road.
But.... less than 3 weeks to go. That's pretty cool.
Friday, September 12, 2014
REALLY????
I can't avoid of getting a feeling that getting into a race is a task for me.
This, whatever it might be, hit me on Wednesday without warning and took away my running and biking abilities. Total BS.
Monday, September 1, 2014
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