Wednesday, May 19, 2010

T-5 days to go

The triathlon is fast approaching...today is Weds and the tri is on Monday morning.
Training needs to start winding down but I'm feeling like I want to do more!!! Exercise has been my sanity and I've had an overwhelming urge and need to exercise intensely daily for the past few months. It's like I need that hit. I have not indulged myself as much as I felt I wanted to as I know that would be unhealthy and bad for my body but I am not looking forward to "resting" for the next few days. Too much time on my hands and my head. I'll have to channel the energy another direction...which one??
Had a big bike ride on Monday of 45 k which was great and yesterday I did a run on the treadmill and then a swim later. I was tired, my body is tired this week but I don't want to rest. Not surprising seeing as last week was probably emotionally one of the most intense I have had for months. And I am going to bed too late but that is an ongoing issue that I'm trying to resolve. I've had that problem for a long time now. I think it's because I can't rest my head and my heart. They keep me up and won't shut off.
Today I take my bike in for the safety check, I'll ride there, it's only a couple of km and that will probably be my last ride before the race. Planning a short hike on Thursday after work with a friend and then a last chance swim on Friday.
The weekend will be filled, hopefully, with rest, reading, cooking, hydrating and hanging out with friends.
I'm nervous about the swim portion of the race mainly. The sounds and sensations of the pool can be overwhelming when there are other people around and couple that with the fact that swimming is not my forte or my comfort zone, I'm hoping for a PB based solely on the fact that I'll just want to get the hell outta there ASAP!
As for the rest of the race, I think it will be fine and to have all the spectators there and to see my co-workers and friends taking part in the race along side me will be awesome...GO TEAM!!!
I have loved having this goal to work towards, especially with the others that are doing it too. I'm going to feel a bit lost afterwards without a goal so I'm thinking about the next big thing already.
Olympic distance? Adventure race? I need something to focus on or I'll just drift.

1 comment:

kerri said...

I wish I could be there to cheer you on! No, just kidding - I wish I could race alongside you again. That was so awesome last summer :)
Maybe we need to plan our next race together? I would love that!