Slowly but surely. Yes the confidence level seems to go up and down a little depending on the strength of recent workouts, and yet generally I think the trend is upwards. What's really encouraging is that despite the fact that few workouts are done at a faster pace than in 2009, I believe that I will be faster come race day. Today's swim is a good example. I did 3000 metres in 58 minutes, whereas last time I would have been 2 to 4 minutes quicker.
I believe the difference will be in overall fitness. I am definitely stronger, leaner and better nourished than perhaps any time in my life. For an all day race this has to make a difference don't you think?
I can also still make some technical improvements with the biggest opportunity still being the swim. The place I bought my bike from is actually a triathlon coaching centre as well. I get a few hours of free coaching with my bike purchase and the guy swears he can help me. They have a very high-tech endless pool with underwater video and I may take him up on his offer to give it a try. I would just have to get over my self consciousness....I'm working on that...
Speaking of it all coming together, 2 of the worlds great women approved my bike purchase so I'm good there as well. Thanks ladies! Of course in doing so Sally had to go and remind me that I'm gonna die!! Do you suppose she's right? Also please note that neither Cathy nor Sally knew me before I was 30 and so when they say I deserve it they are unaware of all the evil I put into the world prior to that.
This past week I swam 7.5 kms, rode 190, ran 54 and spent 4 hours in the weight room. Tomorrow it starts all over again, but the Saturday ride ratchets up to 120 kms, followed of course by a run Wish me luck. It looks like it's shaping up to be a hot early summer day.
(swim 3000 metres)
"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."---Buddha
Love
Peter
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