Well, it's here. The last week before the Ironman. All of the hard work in training is done. Just a few more swims, another run and one more bike workout before packing everything up and heading to Idaho.
Did a two-mile Cove-Shores-Cove swim on Friday - first swim of the year w/o wetsuit. Temp was posted at 64 degrees, but it felt warmer out on the open water.
Saturday was the TCSD coastal club ride. Got out off the front for the first couple of miles, got caught and then traded pulls most of the way up to the Oceanside Harbor. The plan was to take it easy on the way back, but you know how that goes...did a little 2.5 mile brick run off the bike and it felt pretty good. Picked up the bike case in the afternoon.
Today was my last "long" run. 13.1 miles at Lake Miramar: 1:36. Tried to keep it easy for a while to simulate the start of the IM run. Started off at 7:57 & 7:25, but once I noticed I was settling into about a 7:20 pace, I just kept it there. Picked it up towards the end and finished with a 6:45.
I think I'm ready. Not much I can do about it if I'm not. This season has been filled with long rides, runs, races and a bit of swimming. Hopefully, I will enjoy the actual race!
Planning two more masters swims, a Shores swim, a track workout (6x400) and some type of speed workout on the bike.
By this time next week, if all goes well, I should be recovering with some pizza and beer.
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