Having the job of packing tonight makes IMKY seem really really real. I’ve gotten a number of wishes for good luck both for me and Mike — thanks all 🙂 For those of you who want to track us, I’m #604, he’s #527.
Some thoughts going into this race, about what I’ve done differently than other years:
- Biking mileage — this was my biggest change from a training perspective. I’ve done multiple 100+ mile rides, including a 120. And never felt completely and totally drained after a ride.
- Really trained nutrition — I’ve found my happy place with liquids and a couple gels.
- Brought the run speed up — base is good, but you have to move beyond it at some point, too.
- Pool with a purpose — there were workouts with a speed focus, others with technique, drills, etc. But I knew what I was going for, and am more comfortable in the pool than I ever have been.
- Pampered myself — massages were a regular thing (every other week at least for legs), as were chiro adjustments. I have now felt how much more comfortable a desk job, commuting, and hard training can be.
- Had a partner in crime — Thanks Mike. You are amazing… wonderful… awesome… I’m the luckiest 🙂
I had a motto as I started this whole round of training and such. It reads: Stronger Passion Faster Desire. I think I lived up to it: I did workouts with a purpose and got stronger while listening to my body. I kept the passion alive: there was no dark zone where I just didn’t want to train. I looked forward to most workouts, and most of them ended with a smile — I never had a couple weeks where I just didn’t bother logging onto Trifuel because I wasn’t interested. The passion was definitely there. The miles and miles and miles on the bike, and time in the pool and running has been paying off: if Vineman 70.3 is any prediction, I’m definitely faster. And I still have that desire for a certain boy, despite all the time we’ve had together so far. I can’t wait to chase him! But I better not pass him like at Vineman 70.3!
Oh and if you feel like you are getting tired Sunday, please just accept it. I will be pulling some of my strength and power from your thoughts and maybe legs 🙂
I will definitely be sending good, speedy thoughts your way!
Good luck, and may the wind be at your back most of the way. Never hurts to get a little push from mother nature 😉
good luck. We’ll be following u on line. Enjoy and make the best out of it.
Good luck and have fun! We will follow your progress throughout the day! Will be sending positive waves as well!
good vibes, good vibes, good vibes….. Have a great day and let’s kick ass at mile 22. No pain NO GAIN!
I will be sending all my strength to you that day!!!
I also called the “Trifuel Spririts” during my A race last saturday (so if you felt tired on saturday….that was it!)
Good luck, pray to the IM gods. May the water part, the wind be at your back, and a people mover be installed on your race route. I’ll be checking in on you guys.
Great job on the swim! From what I’ve read, it was a difficult time out there. Both you and Mike are looking good! Can’t wait to see the next update!
Congrats on a great race! What an amazing race to follow! Hope you enjoyed it!
Congratulations on IMKY! Well done!