This is the last month of Ironman training. This month is absolutely critical. On one hand, my fitness a month from now will not be all that different than my fitness today. On the other hand, my fitness could get a lot worse. I need to keep at it and train consistently without injury for 3 more weeks and then begin my taper.
I’m up to 80 mile bike rides, 10 mile runs and 2-4 mile open water swims. Honestly, this is where I'm at. Anyone who has done the Ironman would probably point out that my running is deficient and they'd be right. However, I'm working around some nagging aches and pains and my goal is to finish. If I have a weakness, let it be running.
Allow me to focus on the positive. My true advantage at this distance is experience. I know the trick to putting it all together on race day. The key to making it to the finish line is race day nutrition and mental toughness. I’ve done dozens of 12+ hour races and I know how to eat, drink, and refocus during these long efforts.
One month to go to Ironman Arizona,
The goal is to finish,
and I’m starting to believe.
