Well, that happened quickly.
Just a moment ago, I was getting my May training mojo back.. and now it's June, and Ironman Cairns is only a week away.
I'm so excited that this race is nearly here... I'm nervous and curious to see how my body races after an abbreviated program since Ironman Melbourne.
Showing posts with label ironman melbourne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ironman melbourne. Show all posts
Backing up
It's now four weeks after Ironman Melbourne and time to check in.
Actually, more than that, it's probably time for a reality check.
I'm trying to back up in time for Ironman Cairns but it hasn't all gone to plan.
Actually, more than that, it's probably time for a reality check.
I'm trying to back up in time for Ironman Cairns but it hasn't all gone to plan.
The ups and downs of Ironman Melbourne
Until four weeks before Ironman Melbourne I hadn't imagined I'd be using "ups and downs" as a descriptor for this race. I had trained so well and was loaded with expectation for a good performance - maybe even my best ever - then a niggle hit and before I knew it I was crying to my masseuse and scurrying off in search of a Plan B.
In the week leading up to the race my niggle didn't seem so bad. I was again filled with optimism until I landed in Melbourne and was reminded of the unstable weather patterns that had initially warded off any desire to do this race in the first place.
By now I was expecting race day to be filled with ups and downs and I wasn't disappointed.
In the week leading up to the race my niggle didn't seem so bad. I was again filled with optimism until I landed in Melbourne and was reminded of the unstable weather patterns that had initially warded off any desire to do this race in the first place.
By now I was expecting race day to be filled with ups and downs and I wasn't disappointed.
The holding pattern
I flew to Melbourne yesterday and got my registration out of the way.
I packed and repacked my transition bags a few times today.
Well, more than a few.
I packed and repacked my transition bags a few times today.
Well, more than a few.
28 days and hatching Plan B
It's four weeks to Ironman Melbourne. In 28 days time I'll, hopefully, be heading towards halfway through my marathon.
Hopefully.
I hit a bit of a setback this week in the form of a tight gluteus maximus / piriformus. No injury as such; it's just tight as hell. This means a fair bit of rest in the short term to avoid more serious injury. Which, given the timing, translates to a slightly longer taper than I'd planned on.
Time to hatch Plan B.
Hopefully.
I hit a bit of a setback this week in the form of a tight gluteus maximus / piriformus. No injury as such; it's just tight as hell. This means a fair bit of rest in the short term to avoid more serious injury. Which, given the timing, translates to a slightly longer taper than I'd planned on.
Time to hatch Plan B.
Bring on 2013
I had envisioned my final post for this year to be a little more reflective, as is my normal style.
But I've just had a good week of training so instead of all that contemplative, touchy-feely stuff, I'm using this post to brag a bit.
But I've just had a good week of training so instead of all that contemplative, touchy-feely stuff, I'm using this post to brag a bit.
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