On one hand, it is bad news for my project because my goal for the spring initially was to top my performance from last year. On the other, bigger, better hand, it gives our team some stress relief and new, easier goals.
In the next two months there will be about six local triathlons, including the TriDeltathon on campus, which always falls during Nationals. These short "sprints" are a great way to jump into the sport, and they offer us the opportunity to volunteer and promote our club.
My personal goal, however, is the Rev3 Half Ironman-distance race. It is the next step up from an Olympic-distance race, the longest I've attempted thus far. It comprises a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. Taken individually, I know I can do each event. Even together, I know I can finish. But I don't want to just finish; I want to race for speed, time and overall placement.
That means I need to really step up in the next few weeks. So this is an open invitation for training partners outside the normal tri club schedule. I need to do long rides, long runs, and agonizing swims -- all while staying uninjured.
Can I do it? We'll see on May 9th.
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hey drew just join me for training the next few weeks, i am on my half ironman schedule for september
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