Wow, race day is right around the corner.....2 days away to be exact. I'm going into this race undertrained....darn rib fractures! I have also been in NYC this week and flying home tomorrow, and racing the following day. Not exactly the perfect way to go into 140.6, but nothing is perfect, right?
Come Saturday morning I will toe the line and let the chips fall where they may. I'm going to give it my best....my typical "suck it" fashion, lol! Each race comes with its own set of challenges and its the ability to dig deep and to remember why I'm racing that will propel me to the finish line. Can't wait to see what my finisher's medal will look like......."4x Ironman"....kinda sound pretty bad-ass huh? :)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Already a 3x Ironman
Spoke to coach Tim last night. I explained to him that I feel better about going into Vineman since I had a pretty successful 106 mile ride on Saturday. He said, "look around your neck, you are an Ironman already. Of course you can do it." I have to keep in mind how much my body is capable of....last year I came back strong after my stress fracture.
I've finished 3 Ironman races, I know to expect the unexpected. I know that there are going to be dark moments on the course. I know it's going to be a long day. But I also know how to finish and to not let those moments of despair crush my dreams.
I've finished 3 Ironman races, I know to expect the unexpected. I know that there are going to be dark moments on the course. I know it's going to be a long day. But I also know how to finish and to not let those moments of despair crush my dreams.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Slacker....but good excuse!
I have really been slacking on updating my training here...not that too many people are really following, lol :)
In June I wound up in a stupid bike crash. I was on a beach cruiser, without a helmet on (yep that's the stupid part) and crashed. Road rash on my shoulder and legs, goose-egg on my head and fractured ribs. OUCH! There is nothing that can be done with ribs, just time for healing. Everything was painful! Getting in and out of bed would take 10 minutes, lots of cursing and plenty of tears. It was over 2 weeks until I could even reach my arm above my head!
Swimming and running were out of the question. I was still doing my CompuTrainer classes as the thought of hitting a bump on the open road while on my bike made me cringe.
Training is back in full swing with Vineman less than 2 weeks away. I am worried about finishing this race due to the loss of training time. I'm hopeful in what I lack in training, I can compensate with my determination to cross the finish line.
This idea of racing 3 Ironmans this season stemmed from the love of my family, my triathlon addiction and wanting to make a difference. It would be easy to opt out of Vineman, I have an excuse......but seeing my idea through and not quitting is so much more important to me. I'm not fighting anything as brutal as cancer, I'm just fighting to get to the finish line.
In June I wound up in a stupid bike crash. I was on a beach cruiser, without a helmet on (yep that's the stupid part) and crashed. Road rash on my shoulder and legs, goose-egg on my head and fractured ribs. OUCH! There is nothing that can be done with ribs, just time for healing. Everything was painful! Getting in and out of bed would take 10 minutes, lots of cursing and plenty of tears. It was over 2 weeks until I could even reach my arm above my head!
Swimming and running were out of the question. I was still doing my CompuTrainer classes as the thought of hitting a bump on the open road while on my bike made me cringe.
Training is back in full swing with Vineman less than 2 weeks away. I am worried about finishing this race due to the loss of training time. I'm hopeful in what I lack in training, I can compensate with my determination to cross the finish line.
This idea of racing 3 Ironmans this season stemmed from the love of my family, my triathlon addiction and wanting to make a difference. It would be easy to opt out of Vineman, I have an excuse......but seeing my idea through and not quitting is so much more important to me. I'm not fighting anything as brutal as cancer, I'm just fighting to get to the finish line.
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