Well, Tri32 is this upcoming weekend.
Have I kept on top of training?
...Nope.
Have I kept on top of my diet?
...Kind of...
Have I felt pretty guilty about these things?
...Definitely.
Tri32 will be an Olympic distance tri, meaning about a 1500 meter swim, a 40k bike, and a 10k run. Let's see... I haven't been in the pool since Muncie, I went on two rides since Muncie, and maybe half a dozen runs since Muncie. I'm feeling totally under-prepared at this point.
BUT, I'm not feeling entirely UN-prepared, either. I'm in good shape, I have been watching my diet more in recent weeks, and I've been making it a point to get my heart rate up and sweat while at work every day (I lift and move screens, speakers, microphones, etc. during the day).
It will be a struggle, I have no doubt. My expectations are around 2:30. I'll be pleased with less, and would like to come closer to 2:15. As always, I'll push every last bit of energy from my body until I get to the finish line, but that effort is going to result in less than I would hope for I imagine.
The thing I think I'm most disappointed in is that this is going to be a race heavy with people I know or am familiar with, but haven't met or raced with yet. I feel like my first showing for these people is going to be less than stellar, when I'd like it to be a little better than normal.
Either way, I'll be happy to get back on the road. Muncie took so much out of me that I think I didn't want to, or was afraid to get back out on the road. Hopefully this will spur a little bit of drive to get back out there and prepare for my last race of the season, which is going to be a torturous super-sprint tri with massive hills.
Race is Sunday, with a post-race meal at Rick's Boatyard! Look for a post-race report on Monday, maybe Tuesday!
Friday, September 5, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
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Welcome! This is my logbook. This is my diary. This is my report card. This is where I share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of my triathlon training.
I got the itch to begin triathlons after seeing the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii one Saturday on TV. I thought, "Wow, these guys are moving 140+ miles powered only by their feet! I wish I could do that!" I set out on my dad's Pegasus bike from the 1970s, my beat up pair of running shoes, and a pair of compression shorts to begin my training.
In 2009, I ran my first triathlon. The Winona Lake sprint triathlon took just about everything I had to give to complete, but I finished. I caught the bug. I was slow, out of shape, but determined. My spirit lasted a few months, but died out when school started back up.
I have Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an anxiety/panic disorder, and suffer from depression. In 2010, I found myself completely inactive, self-medicating with alcohol and other drugs, and with decreased social functionality. I had begun to withdraw from school, work, and personal relationships. At the suggestion of my then fiance (now wife), I began biking the 5 miles to classes.
I quickly discovered the therapeutic benefits associated with exercise, and I reignited my desire to be a triathlete. Not only did I reignite my desire, I decided to make a commitment, and set a lofty goal for myself: to compete in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii by the time I turn 30.
I'm well on my way at this point, having competed in the Ironman 70.3 race in Muncie, IN after just one year of training. I've completed several sprint triathlons, and continue to train on a daily basis. I'm doubling my efforts this coming year, pushing in the weight room, utilizing supplements, and consulting with a coach to create an appropriate training program.
Here you'll be able to find race reports, training success and challenges, and product reviews. Feel free to leave thoughts, share your experience, or ask questions. I'm no expert, but I can guarantee a real, human response. Come back soon!
I got the itch to begin triathlons after seeing the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii one Saturday on TV. I thought, "Wow, these guys are moving 140+ miles powered only by their feet! I wish I could do that!" I set out on my dad's Pegasus bike from the 1970s, my beat up pair of running shoes, and a pair of compression shorts to begin my training.
In 2009, I ran my first triathlon. The Winona Lake sprint triathlon took just about everything I had to give to complete, but I finished. I caught the bug. I was slow, out of shape, but determined. My spirit lasted a few months, but died out when school started back up.
I have Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an anxiety/panic disorder, and suffer from depression. In 2010, I found myself completely inactive, self-medicating with alcohol and other drugs, and with decreased social functionality. I had begun to withdraw from school, work, and personal relationships. At the suggestion of my then fiance (now wife), I began biking the 5 miles to classes.
I quickly discovered the therapeutic benefits associated with exercise, and I reignited my desire to be a triathlete. Not only did I reignite my desire, I decided to make a commitment, and set a lofty goal for myself: to compete in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii by the time I turn 30.
I'm well on my way at this point, having competed in the Ironman 70.3 race in Muncie, IN after just one year of training. I've completed several sprint triathlons, and continue to train on a daily basis. I'm doubling my efforts this coming year, pushing in the weight room, utilizing supplements, and consulting with a coach to create an appropriate training program.
Here you'll be able to find race reports, training success and challenges, and product reviews. Feel free to leave thoughts, share your experience, or ask questions. I'm no expert, but I can guarantee a real, human response. Come back soon!
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