It's one week before my first half ironman and I'm definitely nervous! I just can't imagine what it's going to be like to compete for that length of time.
I'm not really nervous about being able to complete any single part of it. It's putting everything together and seeing if I can get through it without any major disasters.
My swim training has been really solid over the last 5 months. I'm quite confident in being able to swim the distance. I just hope I can settle in to a nice, moderate pace and not go too hard initially or feel like I didn't go hard enough.
My bike training was something that I have been nervous about for awhile. I've been doing some solid riding and hill training, but have only had 2 rides over 50 miles since the season began. Luckily High Cliff is a pretty flat course, so I should be able to manage just fine.
My run training has been up and down depending on my hamstring. I know I have a good enough endurance base to get me through the run. I just hope it can get me through the run faster rather than slower :)
Nutrition is a big black hole for me. I'm still figuring this out. It should be very interesting seeing how my body reacts to the demands of racing and eating/drinking. I'm going to shoot for 3-4 bottles on the bike with Gus/Clif Shot Blocks. The run will probably consist of more GU, Water and some Gatorade. I need to get this figured out so I can have a plan for Ironman.
As far as goals go, I'm going to keep those to myself! It'd be too much pressure if you all knew about my goals. I have an overall time goal, as well as goals for each section. Ultimately though, the goal is to cross the line and be able to use that experience to help me fill out the rest of my summer.
Stay Tuned...a full race report will be posted next week!
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