Of course I’m woefully underprepared. Swimming was nothing but cross-training to me, and cycling was mainly commuting to work, and even the running has been very low key because I’m still recovering from Connemara.
SLAP SLAP SLAP. Stop crying, you wimp!
Back to reality. On Wednesday I ran another interval workout, 10x400s again with plenty of recovery. I did 87,84,89,84,85,87,86,91,86,87, which makes an average of 86.6, almost a second faster than the previous workout. I call that a success.
Both yesterday and today were easy runs in light of tomorrow’s race. Just as long as I make it as far as the run! I put lock laces on my shoes last night and took them out for a spin this morning. The laces were fine, but I also tested running without socks and promptly got a blister on my left foot. Brilliant! I’ll take socks to the transition area, but still plan on doing without.
The targets for tomorrow are:
Bronze: Survive the swim
Silver: Don’t come out of the water DFL
Gold: Have fun!
- 19 May
- 8.1 miles, 1:00:26, 7:28 pace, HR 157
incl. 10x400 in 87,84,89,84,85,87,86,91,86,87 - 20 May
- 7 miles, 55:25, 7:55 pace, HR 142
- 21 May
- 5 miles, 39:23, 7:53 pace, HR 142
I think your really enjoy the event once you get off the start line, sounds like 'FUN' :]
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll have 'fun' passing all those 'runners'. Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteThey have sharks in Ireland?
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Thomas - I'll be watching the rugby at Twickenham but will think of you this afternoon, looks like it might be a hot one!
ReplyDeletetop tip: cover yourself head-to-toe in creosote and the sharks and jellyfish are sure to stay away. you'll also have the added bonus of looking suntanned in your race photos. good luck.
ReplyDeletei know i'm a bit late but i'd go for gold if i were you. Smashing day for a swim!
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