That is the time left until the 1/2 ironman, where I will be running 21.1kms. Everytime I train I am visualising the finishing chute on the day... I am focused, determined and almost ready.
Tuesday: Out on the town with Stella.. I think I have mentioned it once or twice before... but I loovvveee riding my bike. Out with Gail and Amanda this week. It was warm, sunny and an amazing time of the day to be awake. We did our loop around town.. I don't even seem to be struggling with the lighthouse hill any more.. Sitting on approx 30kms per hour for the hour ride..possibly even a little faster as we got back home about 5mins earlier than normal.
Wednesday: Back to swim squad.. and I have finally sorted out the issue of my left arm trying to help my right one.. It took a really good chat with the coach.. and now I understand what I was doing wrong.. She had me doing some side stroke drills and if I concentrate I can now stop my left arm from helping and you know what.. that arm wasn't so tired this time.
Thursday: Up and out the door at 5.22am. Running is not my favourite leg.. It hurts, its hard and I am definately not a natural at it.. But if I am going to complete the run leg of the half I have to get my finger out and practice. So my plan this morning was to get out early and see just how far I could go in 1.5hours. I did the 6km loop and then headed up the big hill towards the beach and back to my place. So without measuring (will do that this afternoon in the car) I am thinking I did around 10kms. Well at least that is what my legs are telling me I have done at any rate. Once I got to the halfway mark I stopped feeling the pain so much and decided to concentrate on all the beautiful things around me.. The parks, trees, lake, and so much birdlife.. The sun out but not yet hot. A slight breeze. Just lovely. and then I was home...
Big thanks must go out to my favourite sponsor.... Mama Steele for providing the gear to have me looking like I know what I am doing... Ma your support and never ending love are beyond words... Love you much...xxxxx
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Rach, you are amazing, being your Mother is one of the easiest things I have ever done in my life. And it has been easy because of who you are rather than me.
ReplyDeleteI love you 26 million (Caty love meter)
Mum,
Can't wait to see you looking brilliant in your tri gear