Busy night

Off to pine vista tomorrow
Of course I'm biking up '

My last brick of the season

I'm happy I finished off my training on a good note !
I decided to try out my compression socks tonight and what a world of difference on my foot pain!
It was history !!! So I researched peroneal tendonitis on the Internet (lol) and what does it say ?
Compression socks !! So I have 2 more runs before ironman I will give it a try then decide of its going to be used in the race ! Also after consulting with coach Paul on the whole thing !
So my day off tomorrow then a 66 km ride Saturday 10 km Sunday off Monday and then a couple short ones after that !
Have a great night

The day is near

I don't know if it's excitement or nervousness but it's something !
I will be glad to see it over though !
Lots of hours training, thinking and planning and it all comes down to one day !
That's quite a risk !! I don't want to get sick or hurt I'm walking around on egg shells plus with the drugs I'm on i can pick up a virus just like that so I'm extra careful. No touching people washing my hands, eating at home ! Every precaution must be taken ! I will go over my bike with a fine tooth comb next week while I'm off to make sure it's ready !
Rest rest rest
Have a great night !

Almost time !

I'm wondering if I will be able to keep my pace low and not get caught up in the race !!
I have put lots of time into going slow but it's mostly due to my fatigue ! How will I react with a fully rested tapered body ? I can't wait to give it a try ! My bike/run today was ok, the bike was a bit tough but the run was good ! My pace is getting faster and faster and running is getting fun !
I excited about my up coming September training plan and I can't wait to see what my taper week will include !


Have a great night !

The day after ironman Canada

So I have had a day to try to imagine what my two friends are going threw!
In my eyes they are amazing athletes to even attempt such a task ! The years and months of training they have done is an iron task itself !
The race I think is the reward for all the hard work and there is so many different factors at hand when it happens !
Hydration, nutrition, sleep, temperature, what mood your in, injuries, state of mind, wind, mechanicals, rain, the day before, the week before, many many things all depend on the stars to line up!
I've been asked if I'm ready and I and I say yes I'm ready but will I do everything right? That is yet to be decided ! The only time I can guarantee I'll cross the finish line is the second I'm close enough to see it and even then it will be not certain until I cross !
So I'm going to try to have a solid game plan for hydration, nutrition, rest, sleep, and mechanical and just go out and do the work !
Everyone else will have completed their end of the bargain !
My coach did his part by getting me ready my family took the brunt of the grumpy tired triathlete and pushed and pulled and ignored all my funny crappy moods ! My friends always gave a listening ear when I talked endlessly about my sport !
My triathlete friends kept me on course and offered advice and encouragement when times got tough!
I have a few friends I trained with regularly that were a big part in gettin me where I am today !
So today coach paul told me in an email it's getting close to race day and I have to be careful and keep myself in a bubble so that's my goal this week and next !
Safe easy training no injuries do my taper and rip the race course up in two weeks !!!
Have a great night!

The Ironman gods are hard to get along with sometimes

My two friends in the ironman Canada race today unfortunately were unable to finish :( both these amazing athletes are very dear to my heart ! John who is a seasoned veteran always shares his vast knowledge of how a big man has to behave to be a triathlete although it took me a while to understand along with Susan they persisted on telling me to slow down and pace myself and this last month I have done that and found a really nice groove !
But unfortunately John was unable to finish :( the only thing I know about right now is that he is in the med tent susan is keeping me posted!
The other amazing athlete is Karen last year I trained alot with Karen and got to know her very well and was always there to answer all my newbie questions !
Unfortunately she was unable to make the bike cut off :( she missed it by 4.5 seconds :(
From reading my coaches blog she is physically fine but very disappointed !
I'm very upset also knowing the time and effort these amazing athletes put into their training !
So all my big training is done I finished my big ride of 110 km this weekend and my longest run was last weekend of 24 km but u had an 18 km run this weekend I just flew through and I'm very happy about that !
So begins my taper I don't know what to expect I've been in high gear doing big mileage and lots of training hours and I know I have lots to do around the house but I need to rest, I start holidays on Friday so that means I'll be home all day for the week leading up to my big day! I will probably go stir crazy lol !
Another issue I'm having is what I'm going to do once I go back to civilian life with my next years races unsure and a goal so far away I think I will emotionally be disturbed with the lack of drive ! I hope it doesn't get the best of me !
I'm also a little nervous about hitting the pool again I've always had troubles in the pool with my form it really aggravates my shoulders so I will really have to look at my form a little more this winter !
I'm trying very hard to stay awake to hear from Susan on johns condition but my busy weekend is getting the best of me !
I will set my alarm to check for a message from Susan

So far sunny

The race day is finally on the 14 day forecast ! I guess I can officially start freeking out now !
Had a nice ride yesterday but a frustrating one ! Very hot and just couldn't get going but I made it ! The last long ride of the year !