Yesterday I got this advice second hand, it originally came from Chris McCormack (Macca).
1. Ironman is an eating contest on the bike.
2. Any pace you start the run at is too fast.
3. Go in with a plan but stay flexiable as you go.
4. Once you start drinking coke on the run, don’t miss an aid station.
That’s all great advice, I especially like #2.
I’m in the middle of my final build week for Ironman, its definitely the toughest week so far. Lots of long miles…
Ironman Canada is 25 days out. After this week is done I just have to be careful not to do anything stupid, come race day I’ll have put 42 solid weeks into training. Here are some of the crazy things that have crossed my mind this week:
1. Am I sure I’m running in the best shoes, is there a “lighter” pair that would be better? (Answer, NO)
2. Is it too late to start trying new saddles? (Answer, YES)
3. Should I lower my seat a cm or so? (Answer, NO)
I think its normal to start worrying about this type of stuff a few weeks out from race day, I just have to be smart and keep doing everything the way I’ve been doing it for the last year.
