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IM Coz 2014 Week 11

jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
in Ironman Cozumel
Kicking monday off with another full day of rest. I felt like death getting out of bed so I left run bag and swim bag at home. I need to kick this as fast as I can and I am thinking that doing nothing, resting and minding nutrition is the best path at this point.

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  • JenHenJenHen
    Ugh - feel better! Sounds like you'e making the right choice. Today is a recovery day for me. I was on the trainer on Saturday and had a nice run yesterday that gave me a bit more confidence. It's now taper time.
  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh

    Just take care of yourself Jimmy - at this point, the hay is in the barn! Most important thing is to be 100% healthy race day. Stay hydrated and rest... then when you feel better, you can do a couple light interval workouts to get your heart rate up and remind your body what its job is and your fitness won't have suffered at all.


    Keep your spirits up!
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    still on the couch. stayed home from work today to rest. just looking at my bike on the trainer. My brain wants to get up and go. Then I stand up and remember why I am on the couch...
    At least I will be rested up. And besides, I should be good by the weekend and that still gives me a week till race day to be truly over this.
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    ok, up off the mat and back at work.
    Got an hr in on the treadmill. Took it easy on pace. and got my 40x100 pool set in - again took it easy on pace. Feeling human again.
    Is it time to pack yet?
  • JenHenJenHen
    Glad you're feeling better!

    My workouts are officially shorter now. Did an hour on the trainer yesterday, and a short run this morning. Will go for a short swim this afternoon.

    I can't concentrate on work at all. I guess it's good I only have a few official work days left ...
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    Got on the trainer this morning. Power numbers are lower but it sure helped to clear my head!
  • JenHenJenHen
    Good job Jimmy!

    Question -- just saw this on the race website under the BIKE course description: *PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR BIB NUMBER ON THEIR BACK DURING THIS SEGMENT. Is that normal?
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    No. Not normal but not unheard of either. Just gotta put it in your t1 bag and put the number n the back while on the bike.
  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    I think it is a Mexico thing (whatever their version of USA Tri is)... we had to wear bib numbers on the bike in Los Cabos this year too. Just try to get it in a place that is not flapping in the wind.
  • JenHenJenHen
    Thanks!
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    just warmed up and did first of 3 sets in the pool, got out and left. just not caring much today. I think that I can smell the starting line.
  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    lol - that was me yesterday. I went for the swim, went home to do a bike set... and set my carcass on the sofa to watch TV.
    Tapering = wonkiness :-)
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    good run this morning. 10mi kept hr low throughout. Underlines for me that yesterdays swim crack was really just mental tapering...
  • JenHenJenHen
    Had a good run yesterday, and did 90 minutes on the trainer today. Birthday rest day tomorrow. Started to pack, but got overwhelmed so I shut the suitcase. Will try again to get some things packed today. I don't leave until Wednesday night, so I have time...but I really want to avoid last minute panic.
  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    I'm sitting in the parking lot at the gym, motivating myself for another swim. I'm going to do the 80 minute run this afternoon, and then Saturdays by tomorrow.

    I will start packing today. I will also organize my packing so that my race bags are already prepared. I find that the earlier I do this, the faster it gets done. As race day approaches, the simple act of organizing my race day kit gets more and more challenging!
  • jimmy augustinejimmy augustine
    2hrs in to today's 3:30 planned brick and my kids full on revolted. screaming at each other. Little one getting way too close to the fly wheel on the trainer. Lots of crying. I just didn't have it in me to train through it so I stopped. I guess it is the end of the season and everyone is ready for it to be over.
  • JenHenJenHen
    Lol - That's definitely a sign the workout is done. One week!!!
  • Rich StanbaughRich Stanbaugh
    I'm done - just finished my last trainer ride!
    Starting to get excited now... going to head off to a yoga class to stretch the bike away
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