I am grateful that taper is here, the Road to Canada has been a bit of a rocky one.
At the intersection of left hand and old stage. Not a bad place for hill repeats! #IMTraining #IMCanada
It’s not that things have been terrible, I really enjoyed my training when I could get it done. In the past I have had many more external issues with getting training done. My past job had a funky schedule a lot of time requiring that I work early and/or (usually and) late and many weekends. My current job is much more steady and flexible and I am very happy about that.
BUT the last couple of months of training for IM Canada has been marred by injury and setbacks. Most of these were stupid little things, like pulling my glute muscle.
That feeling when your third and last workout of the day is done #bestdayever #lovewins #IMTraining #IMCanada #WinstonThePug
Others were bigger, like crashing on my bike at mile 80 of a 100 mile ride. Bloody with a slightly broken bike I called for a ride home. I am still recovering from the crash two weeks later and just doing what I can.
My favorite “rest stop” so bike friendly! I long summer rides #IMTraining – 20 miles before eating pavement
I feel slightly under cooked for Canada but I also feel determined. I know it will be challenging but so much of an Ironman is being mentally tough and dealing with the pain the day hands you. Surprisingly I feel fairly calm, as they say the hay is in the barn. There is nothing to do now but rest up, eat well and show up ready to do my best.
So I go into this race ready to grit my teeth, especially on that last 20 mile climb. I am excited to get to whistler and happy to get to race another Ironman.
Ever gone into a race slightly under-prepared? What helped you get though?
Oh how I know that feeling well when training doesn’t go smoothly due to whatever reasons. But determination far outweighs ability and I know you’re going to have a great race! Good luck, Beth!!
Thanks Jill! The weather has been pretty crazy this year too
I’m so excited for you, Beth! I’m sorry to hear about your bike crash and the injuries you’ve had to battle through while training. A lot of people might have thrown in the towel or transferred to a later race, so I think it is pretty commendable that you are still heading to Whistler to get the job done. I so badly wish I were racing there with you this year…. I will definitely be living vicariously through you on race day. Enjoy the taper and your trip to Whistler. When will you be arriving?
Thanks Kristen, I wish you were coming along too it would have been so fun to meet in person. But you are getting “something” so much more exciting than a finish line. I am sure that an IM is in the near future for you =)
Can’t believe how close the race is now!!
I hope you’re recovered from the bike crash- ouch.
i went into IM Coeur d’Alene in 2013 seriously undertrained! (We had been in Asia for almost five weeks and got home mid-March. I didn’t do much the entire trip and gained weight. Needless to say, I had a lot of work to do!) Turns out, it’s my fastest Ironman to date!
Thanks Abby!
It’s good to hear that other’s have overcome and finished races under-trained. Coach Beth says I am ready to go, so I have to trust her =)
Loving all your impressive posts about posts about fitness now that cutie pies Jasper is here. Inspiration for my future 😉