With Ironman approaching quickly, my 'long' workouts are just that LONG!!! With rides approaching 6 hours and runs consistently up near 2 hours, much of my weekend is spent training. These are the days that make you an Ironman. When everyone else's workouts are done, it takes a lot of mental toughness to continue to push yourself day after day, week after week. But heck, if it was easy everyone would do it.
Here are a few photos from the last few weeks of training:
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| Getting dropped off 13 miles from Rathdrum on my way to the Tri-Fusion Radiant Lake Triathlon. Due to a wrong turn this run 'slowly' turned into a 16 mile jaunt. |
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| This was VERY early in the run...as you can see from the smile :) |
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| The BEAUTIFUL Ironman Coeur d' Alene course!!! |
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| Loving the sunshine...definitely haven't had enough this year! |
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| Last long ride before the big day!!! |
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| Icing my legs in what will be the lake we will swim at for the race...The water is COLD!!! |
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| 2 WEEKS until Ironman Coeur d' Alene!!! |
One more long run tomorrow morning and it is time to set the sails and get ready for the big day!!!
Until next time...
3 comments:
I think you are two things:
1. Completely nuts
2. A marvel
Keep on keeping on - you're an inspiration.
All the long training days will be more than worth it when you set a new PR come race day. Keep up the hard work, I can't wait to see how you do come race day. You will for sure see me cheering out on the course.
Love Ali's comment. LOL!
So glad you're in taper mode - FINALLY! Cannot wait for the big day!!!!
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