He used to screw up and do something ridiculous pretty much every episode and once he realized it he would say:
I did this a couple of days ago and for some reason when I think of the event this quote from Gob keeps popping up in my mind. Which is actually pretty cool because it make me laugh.
In reality, I am not super concerned (just a little) and think I will do fine at the race. My main reason for signing up is that the cancellation of the Swim portion of the Oly Tri last weekend has been bothering me. Really bothering me. The work that I put in to get better at my swim was not tested and with a Nov 7th HIM scheduled I was going to use that Oly swim as a measuring stick. The other events I have coming up are all Sprints and with the heat and humidity in SE Texas the Tri season goes on a bit of a hiatus for a few months.
Now the race I signed up for is the Texas Man Triathlon and it is on Sunday, May 16th about an hour North of Dallas (5 hour drive for me). They also have a Sprint and Olympic race on the same day. Signing up for the Oly Distance would probably have made more sense and that is what a rational person would probably do. BUT I rarely get accused of being "rational" so I irrationally choose the Long Distance Course!
All the above being said I have actually been doing a generic HIM training program for the last 20 weeks and before that was running 40+ miles a week for 3 months. So the last 8 months have been extremely tight in terms of base training. But since this is my first year of training for longer distances I have only been doing base training. Most of my harder effort training has only been done on actual race days. The good news is I have already done 8 races since January but the bad news is that I know my training has not been specifically geared towards completing this race. So my time may not be as good as I am capable of with more specific training - which is planned for the Nov 7th IronStar HIM - and I will just have to be okay with that.
The type of training however is a minor concern because my goals in the race will be to just have fun on the swim and let the bike and run portion come to me. I am hopeful I can pull a 50 minute swim, 3hr 10 min bike, and 2 hr run for a total of around 6-6:15 with transitions. This will be a great test to see how my fitness compares to where I think I am and where I actually need to be - sometimes that line gets blurred! Once this is done I will have better knowledge of what needs to happen for the IronStar HIM training.
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Today is a BIG DAY for the 100 Push Up Challenge!!! It is MAX Day and I am going to try to get to 100. I smashed the workouts on Wednesday and Friday and am confident I can do the 100 this afternoon. It is going to hurt and I am trying to mentally psych myself up for it by typing this.
If anyone else is attempting the 100 in the next couple of days let me know!
Thanks for Reading,
Jeff
Hey that is cool. I like your goals of just have fun on the swim and let the bike and run come to you. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love your insanity.I think you will do just fine. I signed up for my first 70.3 but in May next year. Goodluck, you will rock it.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is insanity. But lucky for you that's a plus in this sport! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your post that you cranked/crushed out 100 PU's!
ReplyDeleteI have every bit of confidence you will rock that HIM! not a big mistake at all. The 100 pushups is kicking my butt...week 6, day 1 tomorrow. I hope to get 100 pushups in soon and put it behind me already.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great show--love how you pulled it into your post. It should be a great test for you--I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors!
ReplyDeleteDude, Go for it! I think it is awesome and wish I could just decide to do a race like like! You will do well, I have no doubts!
ReplyDeleteYou have been training hard for a long time. I am absolutely sure, in no uncertain terms that you are ready for a HIM. This is it my friend. This is what all the hard work is for!
ReplyDeleteNEXT... Iron Man 140.6. Hey, I'll see you in Kona!
I think you'll do great and have lots of fun. You are ready for the distance. Good luck with the push-ups! 100 is crazy!
ReplyDeleteGreat decision :) Something I would do haha! The goal would be to ENJOY it and not RACE it! Make sure you take as much as you can from it and don't burn yourself out.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and keep pushing hard through these two weeks, you will be thankful you made the splurge!
Dude, Your insane. You can totally rock it but make sure you have a fueling plan. It will make the day much more enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteRATIONAL! Blah! that is for normal people! way to go! you will have a great race! don't underestimate the base training, I have done a marathon PB with no marathon training at all! have a blast!
ReplyDeleteAwesome man! I think you will do fine in the race. Just take it easier on the bike then you think you should and all of your huge run volume will take you the rest of the way to the finish! Do you know your nutrition plan for the bike? That will be your make or break on the run.
ReplyDeleteLemme know if you have any Q's. You are gonna have a GREAT time!
Update your will to leave me your 440 wheel
ReplyDeleteYou will be fine, it is going to be all about the pace.
Hi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI am on team do it!! You got this...you have been training and will be just fine:) Thank God I am not the only person who is a little nuts...but in a good way:)
From my experiences this weekend, just be prepared. I was not, but by the grace of God, I still muddled through.
ReplyDeleteRemember on the swim. Always start as far to the outside as you can. Less washing machine action...
Wow..I can't believe you signed up for a HIM in two weeks! I'm sure you're going to do awesome though! Just make sure you have some sort of nutrition plan figured out and you'll be all good!
ReplyDeleteHIM? Hmmmm. I think you'll be fine fitness-wise but nutrition and pacing are the biggest differences. Go easier than you think you should and you'll thank yourself later.
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