Iron News Man - November 2, 2009
Iron News Man
So I’m finishing the second 60-mile loop (as part of my 120-mile training ride) Saturday when I come upon a man and a woman on tri-bikes. We give the typical friendly greeting, then, the man asks, “Is this your second loop? I think we saw you before coming the other way.” I said, “Yup, that was me!” I told them I was getting ready for Ironman Arizona and they replied, “See ya there!” Wow! What a small world! Nice to get a reminder that I’m not nuts and my arduous journey is shared by others with a similar passion :)
Reflecting back on my ride Saturday, a few things stand out. First, 13 hours for Ironman Arizona may be a touch ambitious. That’s the goal I set for myself, but it’s going to take an efficient, mistake-free day of racing. I know that I have it in me. However, if I finish closer to 14 hours I will still be proud. Also, starting the short run after I finished my ride Saturday was tougher than I expected. I was truly spent and began questioning how well I fueled myself. Now is the time to work out the bugs, so I’m already planning on consuming more during my Ironman Arizona experience.
Here’s my TrainingPeaks.com schedule for today from Triathlon Coach Jason Healey:
Workout Description:
Ride 1 hr (approx 18 miles) on a relatively flat course. Think recovery. Ride in Zone 1 and zone 2 (easy to medium). Maintain a steady and continuous effort. Add in 4 to 5 one-minute sets of one-footer drills (alternate between each leg). Practice smooth circles and try to workout the clunky dead spot in each leg.
I'll use the Santa Clarita Trail for my recovery ride. I’m also going to weight train with Jordan Yuam. In fact, to get most out of both workouts I’ll lift first, and then ride. Jordan should be pleased because my muscles won’t be “flat” from doing cardio first. A recovery ride and a less strenuous day sounds good. I’m still feeling slightly sore from a tough prior week. Still, my enthusiasm for Ironman Arizona is not diminished one bit!
Days until Ironman Arizona: 20!
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