Halfway There!
I am now half way through my training program so the big race is just over three months away. So far I have not slacked off from my training program! Yes, I adjust it to fit around races and other activities (i.e. visits to Pom’s) but then that is expected as I am using a generic training program.
Overall, I am happy with how things are going as I can see and feel big improvements. This has been borne out by the improved times I have clocked in recent races, compared to ones from last year.
The last race I competed in was the Christchurch Multisport race (17 km run, 28 km cycle & 6 km paddle). This year I finished in 3:10:04 hrs which was a whopping 20 minutes faster than last year! I was stoked! A huge chunk of time was gained on the paddle. Admittedly, I paddled a multisport boat, this year, instead of our old Puffin sea kayak but I am also a much improved paddler, anyway! I also managed to shave some time off the run and bike legs. (Maybe shaving the legs will save me a few more precious seconds!)
I was also very pleased to beat two other people, who will remain nameless. Passing these two on the run up the Rapaki Track was very satisfying. Knowing they were behind really helped me dig in and keep going strongly, on the cycle and paddle legs! There is nothing like competition to provide motivation!
Support crew duties were performed by Chantal who did a great job of helping me transition from one leg to the other. Multisporters really rely on their support crews so it’s important to not forget them and even reward them. So yes, Chantal, you can go and buy a fascinator or hatinator to wear to the races on Saturday!
Overall, I am happy with how things are going as I can see and feel big improvements. This has been borne out by the improved times I have clocked in recent races, compared to ones from last year.
The last race I competed in was the Christchurch Multisport race (17 km run, 28 km cycle & 6 km paddle). This year I finished in 3:10:04 hrs which was a whopping 20 minutes faster than last year! I was stoked! A huge chunk of time was gained on the paddle. Admittedly, I paddled a multisport boat, this year, instead of our old Puffin sea kayak but I am also a much improved paddler, anyway! I also managed to shave some time off the run and bike legs. (Maybe shaving the legs will save me a few more precious seconds!)
I was also very pleased to beat two other people, who will remain nameless. Passing these two on the run up the Rapaki Track was very satisfying. Knowing they were behind really helped me dig in and keep going strongly, on the cycle and paddle legs! There is nothing like competition to provide motivation!
Support crew duties were performed by Chantal who did a great job of helping me transition from one leg to the other. Multisporters really rely on their support crews so it’s important to not forget them and even reward them. So yes, Chantal, you can go and buy a fascinator or hatinator to wear to the races on Saturday!
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13.11.09
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