The day of reckoning will be here in a mere 7 weeks! The biggest physical challenge of my life is just around the corner. I am confident that the preparation I have put in thus far for Ironman will be sufficient to carry me through the course and the day.
I have started to make sure I have my logistical bases covered now before the big day. I have the airline tickets, car rental and hotel secured. I have all the equipment I should need although I may look at an alternative hydration system for my bike. Speaking of the bike, today I registered to have my triathlon bike shipped to Arizona and back once the race is over. I guess I have to go now!
It was a big week of training this week and I am glad it's behind me. I am looking forward to the day when I don't have to train and can take a break for a while. I know my family will enjoy seeing me more often as I will them. Once Ironman is over, we will be getting into the start of kayaing season in the Pacific Northwest. It will be nice to have the option of kayaking again and getting back onto the river.
Hopefully the weather will hold for a while longer as I have a scheduled 100+ mile ride coming up next weekend. I don't know if I can ride for 5 hours on the trainer in the garage. Running in the rain is one thing I can handle, but the monotnony of riding a stationary trainer for prolonged period of time just doesn't do it for me.
Today's training ride was wet and cold. Forty five degrees and raining as I rode into the canyon. Lots of climbing today. I used the ride to relax after my 15 mile run yesterday and try out my nutrition. Tina bought me some crustables which are essentially pre-made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches without the crust. I ate them along the ride today and they worked out well. I am going to have these in my special needs bag during Ironman.
Back into the pool this week starting tomorrow. Swim, bike, run. Swim, bike, run.
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