Tri season that is...and I am not happy about it.
I have been planning to do White Lake Olympic Tri this coming Saturday. But Team Mountaintop may be losing steam. The Hubs is registered but nursing an ITB inflamation. He's not down and out just being safe. ITB is not a good injury to mess with and it can take MONTHS to heal, as J-Ninja is also suffering with this as well. She has been out since May with the ITB.
I could still do it but I just feel off. I have been sporadic with my swims and only getting in ONE a week, if that. I also haven't been biking like I should be. An Olympic is certainly not a sprint with it's distances being two-fold. I'm afraid I will get spanked if I go out or even show up. The next Tri on the schedule is early Oct. I am losing steam. I don't think I can maintain the swimming and bike conditioning for an Oct triathlon. So it seams tri season is coming to a close with little notice. I feel so empty! I feel like I need closure, a last hoorah, a final race to end the season. Sunday there is a mini tri, like a tri-me size tri, Inside Out Sports Dash for Divas. I could possibly do that one. It's an all women's tri which I am not exactly a fan of but whatever. We will see....
I kind of got to thinking this morning, dangerous I know...But I only have one race on my calendar for 2012. I haven't really done any running races around here that I felt like I really wanted to do again-exluding the triathlons, I want to do each and everyone of those again next summer! So with my race schedule being kind of empty I got to thinking that after OBX full marathon in Nov I could roll into a year-long training cycle to train for.....ANY GUESSES?
A Full Iron.
There, I said it. I put it out there....
I know the time commitment will be outrageous, crazy, impossible, horrendous, tough, difficult, challenging, and AMAZING.
I have a full marathon on April 29---Big Sur--I am pumped! This has been on my To Do Wish List since I found out about it and now I am registered and making plans!
With training for a spring marathon, I will have the running going. I have the bike trainer and if I can be disciplined enough to use it during the cold, winter months, riding 1+ hours a few times a week would be awesome. Then there is the swim. Ah, yes.....If I could make i to the pool even twice a week for off season training to maintain conditioning I think I'll be fine. On the other hand, riding 112 miles on a bike makes my girly parts hurt just thinking about it.....What am I thinking?
I'm going to be doing some race and training plan research before I decide but I think 2012 might just be my year for 140.6.
What do you think? Am I nuts?
Any realistic Full Iron Races you would suggest? I can't be traveling to foreign countries for a race....I need mid-west or east coast races. MAYBE, maybe a West Coast iron depending.
I don't think your nuts. I think it's awesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are nuts but I like your kind of nuts! Go for it. It will be epic!
ReplyDeleteYou can totally do it. If my friend can pull out an ironman in less than 15 hours with no bike ride over 60 miles, no open water swims, and no brick workouts, you can totally do it with a year of training. You got this.
ReplyDeleteHey. I am doing the Dash for Divas on Sunday. I will be there sat to cheer you on!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe one in Tempe/Phoenix Arizona is typically mid November and quite flat. It's also very spectator friendly. I watched my brother in law compete there & it was fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteI feel nuts when I think about doing a full ironman, but it is on my bucket list before I turn 30 (3 years). The first step in doing one is thinking about it and getting advice from others, so I think you've made the first step. :)
ReplyDeleteI am always in awe of those runners who turn to tris. The dedication that is required to reach that kind of fitness level across THREE disiplinces is amazing! I say GO FOR IT!
ReplyDeletesounds like a great challenge..and yes you are nuts! :) Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what the options are like, but I KNOW you can do it!!
ReplyDeleteit is just a matter of time...go for it
ReplyDeletei think we all feel nuts when considering a new race distance. if it's what you want to do then you can do it!!
ReplyDeleteYou totally can do it! I'm so excited to be able to start running again this week!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely nuts, but for that you fit right in. I haven't dabbled in multi-sport much, but I did enjoy my Du.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely NOT an Ironman-person, having completed a total of two tri's and feeling like a rookie in both of them! However, a good friend of mine for years has competed the Coeur d'Alene Ironman which is at the end of June, I believe.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
I hear you!! I have always said, "I will never do an Ironman" but now a bunch of my training buddies are headed to Wisconsin to do the Full Iron there THIS WEEKEND. Aaaaaannd...I am kinda jealous. No lie. So now I think I will consider one too. Let's see how the first 1/2 Ironman goes in a couple weeks!
ReplyDeleteAs far as races, if you don't want to travel and want to do a "flat" course for your first race, I have heard great things about Beach to Battleship in Wilmington, NC. But that is not an "Ironman Brand" race, if that is what you are looking for. Good luck!!
I keep thinking about the possibility of starting to train for a Tri...but I've got to get back into the running mindset first! I ordered RLRF yesterday!!! My running has been non existant until this week (3 runs so far, and I still have one planned for tomorrow!) so I hope if I can get my mileage up I can start the RLRF plan in hopes for a spring full marathon!
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