Today I did nothing...

Alarm went off today at 4:15 like normal I hit the snooze button a couple of times like everyday, but finally decided to go back to sleep and call it a rest day. All I was going to do today was an easy 1500 yards at the pool. With only 2 days left until Lake Geode rest is far more important than any workout at this point. My fitness is not going to improve any over the next couple of days, but being well rested will greatly increase my chances for a great race.

Speaking of a great race I have set out some goals for this race, much like I always do.
1) Have fun, this is always my #1 goal. I'm not into endurance sports because I have any chance of winning, I do it because I love the challenge, I love doing things most people find impossible and that is fun for me.

2) Place in the top 3 of the Clydesdale division. I have looked at results from last years race and judging my those times and what I believe I'm capable of that should be a realistic goal, but certainly not the end all be all of how I judge my performance.

3) Time Goal: This one is a little tricky since I've never done an Olympic Distance, but if I double my time from the QC Tri I would finish under 2:45 which sounds reasonable to me. The swim distance is 900 yards further (so more than double), but the bike is only 10 miles longer (so less than double) and the run is a 10k vs. a 5k. I think this is a pretty obtainable goal and if I hit that then goal #2 should be in the bag.

Really looking forward to this race, the nerves are stating to set in and I can't wait for Saturday.

Until next time...Do today what others won't, so tomorrow you can do what others can't.

5 days and counting

5 days and counting until my first attempt at an Olympic Distance Triathlon and I'll admit I'm a little nervous. I was really nervous about the swim and potentially not being able to wear my wetsuit but after last nights swim I'm confident that won't we any issue. Overall I am just nervous about the step up in distance from a sprint but i know i have done the training, heck I've been following a half Ironman training plan so i know I've done the work now i need to just trust in my ability and take it easy the next couple days.

Rode the trainer this morning while watching ESPN, wanted to watch yesterdays stage of the tour de France but my dvr recording was all jacked up, oh well if that is my biggest complaint today then I'll be just fine. I was going to swim this morning but shoulders were a little stiff when i woke up so decided to scratch it in favor of an extra hour of sleep, can't get enough sleep this week that's for sure, especially after last Sunday.in

On deck tonight is an easy run if i feel like it and then tomorrow is my last hard run. Going to drop my bike off this morning for a tune upland get it ready to race. Until next time... Do today what others won't so tomorrow you can do what others can't.