Iron News Man - July 13th, 2009
Iron News Man
Henny Youngman joke: The patient says, "Doctor, it hurts when I do this." The doctor replies, "Then don't do that!” That quote sums up my training for the past week or so. My chiropractor had me on the road to recovery until Friday afternoon. My imperfect swim technique is clearly affecting my lower back. Saturday I rode 30 on my triathlon bike… aggravating things further. So it will be another week of back treatment before I tackle the toughest physical challenge of my life… Vineman Ironman 70.3. I will finish the race. How well I finish will be the issue.
I just realized that I was smart enough to take Friday off from work. It’s my travel day to Sonoma County… site of Vineman. I had prepared myself mentally to work and then drive all the way up north. Now I realize I’ll be making that journey fully rested. For safety’s sake, that’s a very good thing.
Here’s my TrainingPeaks.com schedule for today from Triathlon Coach Jason Healey:
Group, zones 1-3.
Type: Run
Planned duration: 0:00
Planned distance: 5.0 miles
Run 5 miles on a flat course. Warm up good for the 1st mile easy. During the second mile gradually increase the effort to medium. And finally, during the last 3 miles run at your 5K pace (hard) but in control. Keep form and cadence in check at all times.
Jason has been overwhelmingly positive leading up to Vineman. He’s excited that I’m excited. Jason has convinced me that my fitness will be there come Sunday… and I must admit, every time I’ve wondered about such things my coaches have ALWAYS been right!
I’m debating where to conduct my run today. My choices are the Santa Clarita Trail or a street run near the Santa Clarita Athletic Club off of Calgrove. I’ll nail it down closer to run time. Regardless, it’s going to be hot. I should be running in heat of more than 90 degrees, possibly pushing 100.
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