So I've made tons of lists, printed maps and started doing laundry and packing any item I might possibly need. I've also dropped off my bike for a tune up and booked a massage for tomorrow night to make sure I'm limber and relaxed. Goal: actually relax and enjoy my massage tomorrow. I have a hard time staying in the moment and not thinking about the million and four things I need to pack and do before hand.

I've also been guzzling kombucha to get my immune and GI tract in tip-top shape. It totally works. I'm also avoiding dairy.

Another necessary aspect of my race routine is getting my mind in a place to compete. I spent a few minutes every day picturing myself gliding through the water like a long, skinny boat, then transitioning quickly to my bike and keeping that wheel spinning. I've mentally planned out my nutrition on the bike and will focus on transferring power from my glutes and hamstrings to my feet and to the pedals. After that, I'll rack my bike again and head out for a comfortable run in cool temperatures where I will be light on my feet and efficient in my movements.
When it comes down to it, racing is a mental game. My body is ready and conditioned, I just have to get my mind focused.
So to conclude my anxiety-induced rambling, how about a little contest?
Estimate my finish time.
The closest person to my actual time gets a prize. A real, physical prize from my vault of running and baking goodies. Prize depends on your location and how much I'll have to fork over for shipping. And for reference, my finish time for the Racine 70.3 Half Ironman was 6:14.
15 comments:
I'm going with 5hr 45min.
5:58 (the only way I could post a comment was as a reply)
5:51.33
5:31:26
You are going to be awesome!!!!
After looking at last years results for this race......I am going with 6:10
I'm going with 5:48 - you're gonna blast under the 6 hour mark for sure. Go get em, you'll be great!!
I'm going with 5:48 - you're gonna blast under the 6 hours for sure!! Go get em, you'll be great!!
My bet is 5:56...you are gonna rock this! Go get 'em girl! Can't wait to hear all about it!
I really want you to finish in 5:55!
5:35:08
I live close, so I expect a big heavy prize.
Believe me, if I manage to shave off nearly 45 minutes, we're both getting a heavy prize. Mine will be roughly 17 pounds and made of carbon fiber, though.
My guess is 5:50:25. You are going to do great! We haven't even done a triathlon out of state yet, but I know that when we pack for Ironman Louisville next year I am going to be a mess thinking that we forgot something!
I figured removing dairy would be worth at least 30 minutes on its own. BTW, tried a Kombucha today. It stings a little going down, but hoping it is enlightening as the bottle reads.
5:43:31!
5:43:31!
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