Having reached this timeline in my training program without sickness or injury leaves me very confident that I will achieve what I have set out to do. This past week certainly has been challenging as the mileage and intensity of week 2 of the build since my 1/2 Ironman two weeks ago, is starting to take it's toll on my energy levels. But I am proceeding ahead without giving in to that tiredness as I know that will benefit me in the real event when I reach those same milestones. Sometimes one just has to toughen it out and let the mind take over to will oneself to go beyond of what he thinks is insurmountable. I have given in to those moments earlier on in my beginning years but now know that when things get tough, I can get tougher if I really persevere and push through the pain, of lactic acid and exhaustion. One just has to focus really hard and keep pushing no matter what amd I am determined to do that.
I am also not letting this awful cold weather we have been subjected to, deter me from completing my scheduled training. My long ride and run this past week were a bit tougher and I definitely am feeling more tired now. I keep thinking of Lance Armstrong and the long cold mountain rides he used to do in the bitter cold rain and that helps. If I can push and make it through this next week, I can look forward to an easier week next week thank God. This hopefully will rest me up just enough to be able to compete decently in my next challenge. I know I will not be at my best due to training right through this but I must keep reminding myself as my coach says, that these are all training grounds to my eventual goal, The Ironman.
The pain in my arthritic shoulders joints in this damp cold weather is also bothering me a lot and affecting my swimming but so far it has been somewhat manageable with a bit of Ibuprofen. The lake this past couple of days have actually gone back to being a bit colder. Crazy temperatures for almost middle of June. But no use worrying about something beyond my control so I must forge ahead. My immediate goal for this next week is trying to maximise the amount of sleep I can get on a daily basis so I can complete the next day's training without feeling too exhausted. This means no TV, Computer surfing or other meaningless wasted time. Sleep - Eat - Shit - Drink - Train - Work and Rest over and over again. The life of an Ironman triahtlete.....It's a tough, selfish and demanding lifestyle, but nescessary to achieve The Goal. Keep smilin!
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Hey there Ironman,
Way to go on all your hard training! It's so awesome to watch you get fitter and fitter and your a bit inspiring to say the least.. he he.. I know this year will be your best Ironman ever! The way you are feeling and the fitness level that you are at speaks pretty loud. Can't wait for the Half.. See you there.... :0)
Holy cow the lake was cold today Gary, I think the temp is going in reverse..haha...Yes that is true for the weather on race every body will be in the same situation...so I'll just have to suck it up! I was looking back in my mind today about how far we have come and it's pretty cool! and yea I do plan to keep on training after the half Ironmann and once summer is over, it will be fun to just do some swims , bikes and runs with no expectations or pressure. man your sure putting it all out there for your training way to go Ironman!
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