Deja Vu All Over Again
Gotta love Yogi Berra.
So here I am again. In the last days before Nationals in Kelowna. It's a year later and some things are the different, some things have changed, and lots has happened in between.
A week after Kelowna last year, knowing it would more than likely be my big race again, I sat down and set out my goals for the race this year. With a top 15 and my elite status in mind I set myself a goal of 2:05. I then broke it down into each of the legs.
My swim would have to be 22 minutes (27 last year), my bike 1:02 (1:07 last year), and my run 39 minutes (43 last year). With a couple minutes for transitions that put me at 2:05. So those times sat on post-it note on my desk all year.
All of my training was focused on getting me to those speeds. And throughout the year, I've achieved each of those times in individual races. The question now is whether I can put them all together in a single triathlon.
It's a big question. A year ago I failed miserably at this race. How can I be sure it won't happen again?
But as I like to do, rather than dwell on the question, I go looking for inspiration. Today I remembered a great movie I saw a couple of years back when I was just starting out in triathlon called Peaceful Warrior. It inspired me then and did again today.
"A warrior is not about perfection, or victory, or invulnerability. He's about absolute vulnerability. That's the only true courage."
"What if I can't do it?" "That's the future, throw it out."
So what more can I do than throw it out and put myself out there.
Recent Tweets
- Just got a text from the Mondins saying they saw a full on double rainbow across the sky in karemeos. Can't stop laughing. #whatcoulditmean?
- Just saw my first back to school commercial. #noooooooooooooooo
- 4.1k am swim, pm track workout to test out new inhaler. Definitely worked to eliminate wheezing. Very hopeful after a rough month.
- What more can I say? RT @appletriathlon Come see some hot bodies ... and volunteer for the Apple Triathlon this year! http://ow.ly/2gNyg
- To the little 8 year old climbing Knox Mt. on his bike with his Dad: you were my inspiration for a smashing workout today. #onetoughkid
Calendar
Leading Edge
- LETC this week July 27, 2010Wednesday July 28: 6:30 PM its a bike-run combo session at U Hill Elementary school- park elsewhere and ride up there as parking is very limited. Remember to bring running shoes… See map AND BBQ at Dave and Irene’s place after the combo! Thursday July 29: 6:30 PM run@UBC meet at Pacific Spirit Park HQ. See map Saturday [...] […]
Martina Wan
- S4 Week 40 – Spontaneity … or not? July 25, 2010Home sweet home! 3 races in 3 weekends is tons of fun and I love racing, but it’s been nice taking a bit of a break and taking this week off and being in my own bed! So, the races were solid and lots were learned, but not exactly as I was hoping, however, given [...] […]
Engineered Athletes
- Weekend recap June 8, 2010Athletes I work with were racing all over BC this past weekend- a 10 km running race in White Rock BC and a half Iron triathlon in Oliver. All did exceptionally well for early season efforts, so way to go everyone! At the Sandcasle 10 k results and write up- 7 34:12.87 3:26 Facundo CHERNIKOFF 3M2529 [...] […]
Tri Thinking Pink
- All's square again July 28, 2010Pictures and posts are up for Saturday and Sunday so you'll want to scroll down to see what the non-ironman training portion of Team Pink has been up to.And here is Tuesday's photo:And today's (Wednesday): a guest at this morning's Fastlane Swim and Social Club morning meetingNow I can start stressing about tomorrow's photo... […]
Alive With Sport
- Yup, it’s true, I love what I do! June 30, 2010[…]
Tri’n Fool
- One week out July 24, 2010One week away from my A race for the season and I have a viciousthroat infection that's gone to my nose and ears.After four days of antibiotics I still feel like death warmed over,hopefully they kick in soon. Terribly frustrating not to be able totrain - I tried a 30 minute swim this morning and it knocked me flat.My race plan might go from a PR attempt […]