That title about sums up my life at the moment. A few years ago I would have looked at someone doing that and walked away scratching my head. I suppose I still have the ardour of the newly converted - but I really do find it fulfilling.
I train 98% alone, not necessarily by choice, but it's difficult to get schedules to jive and it's difficult to train with people of similar abilities and attitude. Oh sure, I really enjoy meeting up with Cliff for a long ride, or having Doug share my lane at the pool. But the day to day training is primarily solo - this has both it's good and bad points. It's good from the aspect that you rely on yourself to get the job the done. If you have a tough workout planned and you bail, no one to blame but yourself. But I must admit, there are times when having a training partner or crew would be nice - just to push each other when the going gets tough.
I was talking with Richard Pady of Healthy Results at the pool the other day, (RP is a former pro triathlete ) and he's thinking of putting togethor a sub 10 hr Ironman crew for Lake Placid next year. What an opportunity, I'd be all over that in a heartbeat. I don't quite think I'm at that level yet, but who knows, by next year, maybe.
Ok enough ramblings, here is the workout update:
Tues: swim 5k: 4X400 (descending, last one was 5:15), 2(4X200) first one is pull, then descending, last 200's were ~2:25. 4(4X100) same as the 200's, the last 100's were ~1:10. 200 cool down.
That workout pretty much pooched my energy stores. I went home ate and rested. Then did a 14k run.
Wed: a hilly/windy 88k's on the bike, followed by a short 4.5k run. A good brick workout.
The plan for Thursday is to get 100k done on the bike. I'll throw in another short transition run too. Hopefully the thundershowers won't show. Friday is a short bike/longer run day. I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers.
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Funny this topic came up on a ride last week. The main reason I train alone is scheduling. It's tough enough to fit workouts into the weekly schedule without worrying about who has to work late, etc. However, company is very enjoyable, especially for long weekend stuff. It's a balance between developing mental toughness and maintaining a positive attitude towards the workouts.
Good luck with all the training!
Darren,
I think u do have a potential to go sub 10.
I am with you on training alone. I train alone b/c it is much easier to fit the session into my schedule.
We definitely got to go for another ride once u are in taper mode. I just got a bike fit...I think i should be better catching up to you :P
Trifeist, I totally agree with you on finding balance. It's kinda funny though, many of us tri-wienies train to the point of being obsessive compulsive and it our quest for finding 'balance' we find out just how unbalanced we really are!
Cliff, having the ability to do a sub 10 is not the same has having the wisdom and experience to do so. So really, I only meet 1 out of the 3 criteria! :) Ahh well, it will happen, I'm just not sure when. Cheers.
Sometimes I think I'm obsessed, but then when I have the odd "easy" week (aka recovering from a big race) I feel all wrong. Physically, mentally, just wrong. Oh well.
I, too, mostly train solo. The nature of my workouts being tailored to me means that unless someone else can/will do exactly what I'm doing, they would probably hate me. Most of my workouts are hard for a good reason!
But, oh the joy of finding someone who can/will go with you! I have a friend who moved to Michigan a few years ago, and she's "just right" for me to train with. We are doing a team at Desoto Triple T next year. I hauled her ass around for 100 miles 2 weeks ago, and in the process found another woman just my speed/ability on the bike, and now that I'm in a "just ride A LOT" phase, as fast as I can handle, we are making long ride dates.
So it's good both ways--solo and with someone who can/will do what you need to do.
As for leading a balanced life, I was once accused of that and laughed! But truly, as long as we are taking care of our minds and are able to look at ourselves somewhat objectively, then I think that's as close to balanced as you need to be!
You are one heckuva athlete, and I hope you have it all come together at IMCA in a few weeks.
Hi Sheila,
Thanks for dropping by. That Desoto Triple T event looks awesome! I've heard some people say it's harder than an Ironman, I'm going to be interested on your take of the event.
Re: balance. It's funny how your point of reference changes over time. A few short years ago I would have looked at someone training for an Ironman and said 'Man, that person is unbalanced!' But deep down I'd be admiring them. Now I say throw yourself into your passion, give it everything you got, providing it doesn't interfere with other areas in your life.
Re: IMC. Nutrition and pacing - my mantras. If I can look after that, the race will take care of itself.
Cheers.
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