Now less than 2 weeks until the triathlon and here is my assessment. If I can keep doing 3 to 4 swims a week, I ought be able to maintain the swim. For this first triathlon, I think I will be okay for the bke and the run as well.
But here is the thing, today, I got up early and did a swim. Following church and lunch, I made a trip to the gym and waited to do a bike until it was a little cooler. I bike about 15 miles in just a little more than an hour. I know that sounds like a lot but really in all it was only about 3 hours of exercise and not all at once. Three months ago, 5 hours of continous exercise was a lot but really not a game ender.
What I am realizing is that while I feel confident that I will finish, it will be harder than expected. Also, the jump to the next level will take some work. The extreme focus on my swim has cost me endurance in the run and the bike. It will take more work than I originally expected to get all of these up to par at the same time.
So here is the report for the last few days. Friday was my off day and I enjoyed every minute of it. Saturday, I had two workouts planned and had a terrific quick and lazy 3 mile run through Seneca Park. I had planned a bike in the afternoon which was aborted because I wasn't feeling well. In fact, I spent much of the afternoon in bed until about 7 PM.
Luckily I am feeling my better today. I think I am where I am supposed to be but there is definitely a need for a plan to be able to go forward.
Cross your fingers for me. Have a great evening!
Side Note: One of my buddy's sons did the Lake Placid Iron Man today. Very Very Cool!
David
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