It's been a while since my last post but all is going so well for me right now! Let's see we have been doing some long bike rides lately and I have been surprising myself with how good I feel after almost 4 hour rides and how my butt is finally getting tougher with the seat he he... You know how that can feel! I have gotten my fluids down pat and eating more on the rides as well, so what a difference it has made in energy throughout the whole ride and how I feel after a long ride.
I did a brick workout yesterday of a 2 hour bike ride with loads of hills and then off for a 1 hour long hilly run on our back trails and I felt full of energy and could have gone on forever! I love that feeling.. I believe all our training has paid off and is right on track for a proper peak so all should go really well in 2 weeks time.
My only complaint is our crappy weather right now. It is very cold and being so lean I become very very cold while swimming and after it is very painful! We are supposed to swim the lake today and we will but we are waiting to see if we can get above 12. I just hope that the day of our race June 22 that is isn't 30+ because we have not had the chance to train is warmer temps. Hmmm I hope I didn't jinx myself by typing this right now he he..
My swimming is improving in the lake as well. Ivan and I have been swimming some long distances in the lake and my times are getting faster. I was suffering with bad calf and shin cramps but they seem to be subsiding, thank goodness!
We now are entering our half taper week so we will be feeling even more energized, I look forward to that. I am so excited for this big event! I can't believe it's almost here.. I am also going through the RCMP application process and it has been progressing while all my training has been going on so my life is so full right now. I am now waiting for a phone call to set up the polygraph test so things are moving alone.. How exciting! So I am going to enjoy this race because if all goes well in my application process I will be off to Regina for 6 months and then starting my new career, so my racing days will be over just temporary for a while and then when I get settled in my new life I will come back to my new exciting sport.. I am falling in love with this sport!
2 comments:
Looks like everything is coming together for you nicely Tam. All those months of training in yes....that crappy weather will result in a good Half Ironman for you. You deserve a medal just for sticking it out. If it is too hot out there just make sure you drink a lot more that is all and adjust the pace accordingly to regulate that increased sweat rate. I have every confidence you will do just fine. Watch out for Fuller as it is much colder again. And I also believe that you will not be able to stay away from the sport for 4 years in your new career and if I know you, you will find a way to get in there again sooner if not another sport like ultra's again. You are too good an athlete to stop completely. Good Luck and Taper Well.
Good luck - I hear Victoria is a beautiful course - sending good vibes -Remember there is no such thing as too much personal lubrication.... I will be hoping for mild dry temps for you - shaun
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