But not stressed either. I was 3 mins slower than I was at this race last year and it was all on the run. I felt fine up til that point, and then felt like crap for the entire 7.5 kms. It's so hard to compare from one year to the next because it's hard to judge just how fresh you came into the race, particularly because I try to treat this weekend as a training event rather than a goal race. That being said, the results don't really matter as long as I worked hard and learned something. My time was 1:48 and change, and I finished 2nd out of 8 in my age group. I'm okay with that.
Of course the results do matter if you were faster than last time! I'm pleased to tell you that Old John was a huge 8 mins quicker than 2012! Way to go bro!
Tomorrow of course I get to do it all over again except that the distance triples. Half Ironman! 2000 metre swim, 90km bike and then a charming little 21.1 km run. Last year I had the race of a lifetime and I'm not even gonna try to duplicate that. Particularly since the weatherman is threatening wind, rain and very high humidity. It would be totally counterproductive to kill myself and not be able to work hard again next week. My focus will be on having a very controlled bike ride such that I can run comfortably. Time will tell, and I promise to let you know.
And for Roo. I'm sitting in Tim Hortons to write this post cause they got Internet. McDonalds was too far away. I had to buy a coffee. Sorry, but the doughnut was great!!!
...and when I don't do well it's Gods fault...
"Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive."---Mohandas Gandhi
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Peter
Of course the results do matter if you were faster than last time! I'm pleased to tell you that Old John was a huge 8 mins quicker than 2012! Way to go bro!
Tomorrow of course I get to do it all over again except that the distance triples. Half Ironman! 2000 metre swim, 90km bike and then a charming little 21.1 km run. Last year I had the race of a lifetime and I'm not even gonna try to duplicate that. Particularly since the weatherman is threatening wind, rain and very high humidity. It would be totally counterproductive to kill myself and not be able to work hard again next week. My focus will be on having a very controlled bike ride such that I can run comfortably. Time will tell, and I promise to let you know.
And for Roo. I'm sitting in Tim Hortons to write this post cause they got Internet. McDonalds was too far away. I had to buy a coffee. Sorry, but the doughnut was great!!!
...and when I don't do well it's Gods fault...
"Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive."---Mohandas Gandhi
Love
Peter
I love the quote. My improved time today was just a bonus, as being able to hang out with you was the real reason for me to celebrate. Thanks again for all your hospitality brother. See you in Belwood....I'm still working on Zoran.
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