While I was away in the US I did my first triathlon as a spectator / supporter in a long while.
My friends CJ and BJ were doing the Bigfoot Triathlon - CJ the sprint and BJ wasn't mucking around - he'd gone straight for the standard distance as a warmup for his first 70.3 a few weeks later.
Many of my friends back home wondered how I'd go just standing on the sidelines. Well, here's my "race report".
Finding home / leaving home: Ironman Cairns 2014
A couple of weeks ago I predicted how race day would pan out based on past experience and my training form.
I think it's safe to say that with 11 days to go, I probably wasn't as prepared as I should have been, either physically or mentally.
I don't think I was lacking focus or passion, and I definitely had both on race day. But on the flip side, there was more water than I imagined possible to contend with.
Here's how Ironman Cairns 2014 compared to the predictions I made earlier... and as I turn my focus to ultra running, I've thrown in some nostalgia for good measure.
I think it's safe to say that with 11 days to go, I probably wasn't as prepared as I should have been, either physically or mentally.
I don't think I was lacking focus or passion, and I definitely had both on race day. But on the flip side, there was more water than I imagined possible to contend with.
Here's how Ironman Cairns 2014 compared to the predictions I made earlier... and as I turn my focus to ultra running, I've thrown in some nostalgia for good measure.
Photo a day - Ironman Cairns (part two)
Like part one, part two isn't really a isn't really a photo a day either.
"Race" tape
The pinky saga has contined up until the last few days before Ironman Cairns.
I definitely need to buddy tape it for Sunday's swim, but both of the tapes I'd been using had come loose during my set. I didn't need this to happen on race day. In fact I needed it NOT to happen.
KKB had the answer.
What to wear... what to wear...
I know it's not a fashion parade. KKB reminded me of this tonight.
Last year I had picked my outfit for both my Ironman races months in advance. This year, I'm packing my suitcase and I still haven't decided.
Progress report / reality check: Ironman Cairns 2014
With 11 days to Ironman Cairns, I'm well overdue for a recap and reality check.
Is my injured pinky back to normal? Am I happy with my training? How is taper going? And how do I think race day will unfold?
Read on for the answers.
Is my injured pinky back to normal? Am I happy with my training? How is taper going? And how do I think race day will unfold?
Read on for the answers.
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