This is funny regardless, but it is SO much funnier if you live in my world.
10 days out and I am feeling good. I am as ready as I will be and have been doing some good tapering workouts this past week. Up the intensity, lessen the time. My 5 hour rides have turned to 2 or 3 and my swims have gone from leisurely and smooth to some moments of hard hard swimming. This is supposed to keep the muscles ready, engage some muscles that don't normally get going when you are in Tortoise mode (versus Hare mode...get it?). My goal is to just stay strong, healthy, and prepare mentally for what is coming up next week.
One half of my family has made it to Victoria so the reality of this is starting. Them being here means we are getting close. It's funny though what makes you realize the time is near. I opened my latest carton of milk and the expiry date was Sept. 3rd. "I will be an Ironman by then" I said out loud as I mixed up my smoothie. When the milk will still be drinkable after the race...that means the race is close!
I got my race number (377) this week and they just sent out the 2009 Race Participants package. Another few items that make this pretty real! Single digit countdown starts in a few hours and I AM SO EXCITED TO GET THIS THING GOING ALREADY! Because, after all, it's all about performance! :)
About Me
- Nathan Georgesen
- BC, Canada
- On December 31st, 2005 I was suckered into doing my first ever triathlon. A new year's resolution and idea planted by two friends who didn't then know what they would create. One race led to the next, with each one proving I was more capable than I gave myself credit. With each challenge I stepped up to, I crossed a finish line with more confidence and determination to go one step further.
It is now 2009 and my decision 3 years ago has lead me to the biggest challenge yet, Ironman.
140.6 miles of "prove to me you can do this".
And I will.
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