Ironman training report 4
By Julien on Monday, June 16 2008, 10:36 - Ironman - Permalink
My last training session ended yesterday. Let's face it, it was a bit of a disaster.
Because of the very bad weather followed by a trip to Hong-Kong, I didn't manage to take a single long ride. I haven't swum much either. And I feel fairly slow when running - whilst Börkur is getting sub-40 on 10km, I feel like I'm going towards an over-50 :( How much have I lost in a month, I don't know... Maybe I'm tired, maybe I'm overtraining. The only positive point is that I'm not injured and I'll hopefully be well-rested for the race day.
I've eventually tried my wetsuit in the sea yesterday, a Foor Quantum 2 that I managed to pay 1/3 off. It's pretty easy to wear and remove, warm but not too constrictive whilst swimming. At least something I'm happy about :)
I guess the only thing I've got left is my mental. I'll try to keep on building up mental energy this week and try my best on Sunday. With a bit of luck I'll get through.
My race number will be 415. If you've got nothing else to do that week-end, you should be able to follow live on ironman.com.
Ultra unprepared.
Because of the very bad weather followed by a trip to Hong-Kong, I didn't manage to take a single long ride. I haven't swum much either. And I feel fairly slow when running - whilst Börkur is getting sub-40 on 10km, I feel like I'm going towards an over-50 :( How much have I lost in a month, I don't know... Maybe I'm tired, maybe I'm overtraining. The only positive point is that I'm not injured and I'll hopefully be well-rested for the race day.
I've eventually tried my wetsuit in the sea yesterday, a Foor Quantum 2 that I managed to pay 1/3 off. It's pretty easy to wear and remove, warm but not too constrictive whilst swimming. At least something I'm happy about :)
I guess the only thing I've got left is my mental. I'll try to keep on building up mental energy this week and try my best on Sunday. With a bit of luck I'll get through.
My race number will be 415. If you've got nothing else to do that week-end, you should be able to follow live on ironman.com.
Ultra unprepared.
Comments
Bonne chance Gucht
quel look ! prêt à partir pour Nice à la nage ? avec le vélo sur le dos, ça ne doit pas être pratique... attention au charme des sirènes....des ferries...
et bon vent... à la brise de Nice... sans vouloir être ironic...man
Bises des old man and woman of Plobs
You will be fine Julien....good luck
Courage et Confiance !
We are all behind you!
I moved your post-race comments to the next entry.