Race week is here.
Deposits in the training bank have been made over the past 6 months, and it's almost time to make a big withdrawal.
Yes, my friends it is almost time to jump in the water and begin my first journey in the world of Ironman racing. I've done my best to shut off my mind, and seem to have accomplished it over this past weekend. Last night, however, that wasn't the case. I found myself laying wide awake at 4am wondering about the weather, transitions, other riders on the bike course, and the tail end of the marathon. I did manage to subdue these thoughts long enough to fall back asleep as today was rest day and I was able to sleep "late" till 6:15am.
I think that will be my main struggle this week. Not the reduced workouts. Not the extra time. Above all, I am realizing that my battle this week will be with trying to calm my mind. To find a quiet place, relax, and be confident that I've prepared enough will seem impossible at times this week. Despite that I must keep telling myself, "You've put in the work. You're ready for this. Relax."
In that spirit I've decided to post a few motivational pictures/phrases that I've used over the past months to help me stay focused on the main goal and realize that I will cross that finish and I will be able to push my body further than I ever thought possible. For all of you preparing to take the field of battle with me on Sunday, I leave you with the same advice. I've seen you all out there training hard, day after day. You've got this. We've got this. It's almost time. Relax.
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