Lots to say since I haven’t written much lately so I’m going to be efficient…
- 5 weeks until World Championships (June 7). Nerves haven’t really kicked in yet but the realization that most of the work is done and it’s just a matter of
seeing what I can do now has set in. - Bought a new car. 2005 Honda Element. It’s my tri-mobile. Perfect for hauling gear around in. My bike fits in the back so perfectly that it’s like it was built for it. Naturally, I’m very proud of my new baby. Haven’t named her yet. Suggestions?
- Got the official word that I will be back at Mulgrave next year teaching. A huge relief, not just because I know I have a job, but also because I doubt I could find an employer and co-workers who would support me in my crazy pursuit like they do. Thanks guys.
- Training is going well. Got through 3 weeks of 12+ hours and am going into a recovery week feeling like I could keep pushing for the first time. But now is not the time for that (see point #1). Details…
- Set a PB by three minutes on our 16 km bike time trial course a week and a half ago doing it in 25:03.
- Been plodding along in the pool. Feel way stronger in the pool but haven’t seen it on the stopwatch….yet. It’s coming.
- Running has been focused on moving pace work to longer distances which has had its ups and downs. However, feeling confident that in 5 weeks I’ll be able to pull out a sub 38 minute 10 km at Worlds.
- Two races in the next two weeks. This Sunday is Cultus Lake (brrrr) and the holiday Monday after is the North Shore Sprint.
- The North Shore Sprint will feature a couple of young aspiring triathletes from Mulgrave who I’ve been coaching as part of an inaugural Triathlon Club. We’ll see if I have any talents in the coaching department.
OK, enough for now. I’m in a writing mood and with a little extra time this week you might see some general ramblings about ideas, issues, and people that are on my mind. Until then…
R
