15 Weeks To Go

I’m going to start biking three mornings a week, just to get more time in the saddle. That means I need to go to bed earlier so I don’t go back to sleep after my ride and end up late for work. Also, I’d like to do one of those rides on my own, but I have a lot of co-dependent teammates who want to ride with me. Such a burden. Tuesday morning I biked 12 miles – just 2 easy loops of the park. Wednesday morning I biked 18 miles, and our group ride this morning was cancelled because of rain.

I went to our group run on Tuesday night but wasn’t allowed to do the workout because I’m still recovering. Really I’m fine, but my coaches are very cautious. Their conservatism is very nice in some cases, but right now I just really want to train. And this super secret training regimen is getting a little old. In the future, I think I’ll keep minor injuries and illnesses to myself. I know when I need to take it easy.

Some people have asked how I’m holding up with this high level of training (clearly they don’t read my blog, or they’d know what a slacker I am). My training plan is pretty intimidating, but I could handle it if I did 100% and at some point I intend to. I’m a lot younger than most of my teammates, and most Ironman triathletes actually, and I think my body is a lot more resilient. I’m not the fastest person in the workouts, but I win at recovery. Also, I’m smart. I know that missing a workout here and there is not going to ruin my race. And as my coach has complained, I like myself too much. I feel no need to make myself miserable to please my coaches (I pay THEM) so if I don’t want to push myself, I don’t. And since I’m so incredibly smart, I see right through their attempts at manipulation. On a personal level, my coach says this is all very nice to see. But apparently I’m a pain in the ass to coach. Ha.