The taper is gradually starting to kick in this week. I have done my longest ride, longest run and longest swim. Most of it felt good, with most of the workouts feeling good, and just a few low point workouts. I've gone for active release therapy a couple of times to keep an old injury at bay - fortunately I got good results from ART - thanks Dr. Hansen!
We have a condo in Kona with an ocean view - actually we will be looking right at the swim course, which I'm told is set up the week before the race. So, we'll step outside the door, down the stairs, across the sand to the ocean and start swimming. So I'll have several days to make friends with and enjoy the swim course before race day. It should be good!
I have decided to buy a Kona-legal skinsuit for the swim, but unfortunately I won't be able to get it til a few days before the race. If it doesn't feel perfect, I guess I don't have to wear it for the race. One less thing to stress over after I make that decision.
So much goes on the week before Ironman; I'm told that a newbie to Kona like me needs to be wary of getting caught up too much in all the excitement and stuff to see and do - and remember that Saturday is going to be a busy day. :-) I'm wondering how hard it's going to be sleep these nights leading up to the race. Am I going to be able to contain my nerves and actually relax? I can't imagine the pressure that professional athletes feel before a race, when their performances are directly proportional to their income and their livelihood.
People keep telling me to be sure to enjoy the experience, and not get caught up in the pressure and hype of the biggest, highest profile event in triathlon. I sure intend to do that.
More soon -
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