It is about three and half weeks to Ironman New Zealand. This is my fourth attempt at the 226K triathlon in Lake Taupo, Auckland. My second full-distance race (2010) was neck-tied by two compromised designs in my first and third completion; due to inclement weather, known as 'weather bombs'. I am back to attempt a personal best (PB) in one of the oldest Ironman triathlons in the world.
It has been a hectic two months, with the wet monsoon season affecting the first half of my preparation, and the past month mired with a full teaching schedule (a good thing, I assure you). Being time-crunched, I decided to work around available pockets of time, mainly lasting at least an hour. I worked on the indoor-trainer (cycling), in the gym (weight-training), and running outdoors (regardless of weather, except if there was lightning). On a heavy week, I hit about 15 hours, and a short week was about 10-12 hours in total. I am pleased for my consistency, and the tough-mindedness I have towards boredom (staring at the wall, or my Mind's Eye). So far, my patience and investment in the aerobic-zone training (inspired by Mark Allen and promoted by Phil Maffetone) has paid off nicely, with a stronger anaerobic return. I am feeling more confident about this block of training than in the previous three IMNZ 'hits'. On some days, I split my workouts into two, and recover enough before my second session.
Life presents us with curveballs and hard-hits, so we need to dodge them or hit harder back. What doesn't kill us, may make us stronger. Think of cancer survivors or those living with a medical condition (such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis or organ transplants); they still live a full life around those they love.
I am raising funds for Children with Cystic Fibrosis. If you would like to help out, please donate whatever amount suits you. Enjoy giving. I will train and race harder for your pledge.
It has been a hectic two months, with the wet monsoon season affecting the first half of my preparation, and the past month mired with a full teaching schedule (a good thing, I assure you). Being time-crunched, I decided to work around available pockets of time, mainly lasting at least an hour. I worked on the indoor-trainer (cycling), in the gym (weight-training), and running outdoors (regardless of weather, except if there was lightning). On a heavy week, I hit about 15 hours, and a short week was about 10-12 hours in total. I am pleased for my consistency, and the tough-mindedness I have towards boredom (staring at the wall, or my Mind's Eye). So far, my patience and investment in the aerobic-zone training (inspired by Mark Allen and promoted by Phil Maffetone) has paid off nicely, with a stronger anaerobic return. I am feeling more confident about this block of training than in the previous three IMNZ 'hits'. On some days, I split my workouts into two, and recover enough before my second session.
Life presents us with curveballs and hard-hits, so we need to dodge them or hit harder back. What doesn't kill us, may make us stronger. Think of cancer survivors or those living with a medical condition (such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis or organ transplants); they still live a full life around those they love.
I am raising funds for Children with Cystic Fibrosis. If you would like to help out, please donate whatever amount suits you. Enjoy giving. I will train and race harder for your pledge.
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