Hard to believe that it is a short 4 weeks and 4 days until my first half Ironman. I have 3 more weeks of training to do and then a 10 day taper until race day. Tapering off is something that I have a hard time with. I know that it is a very important part of any training program but, I sometimes feel (actually worry) that I might lose something from backing off. I should know better by now that doesn't happen but it is one of those things that is difficult for me.
Last weeks training was GREAT! Monday night swim was wonderful as always but a bit chilly. Yeah I know, "Chilly Randy? Hell you were swimming the first week of May outside! Now that was chilly!" I did Tempo training on Wednesday. Nice and warm out with alot of runners on the Klineline Trail. Evening hill work-out on the bike with Angela. Sunday's run was a 30k run. That run was incredible. I started my run at 6:30 a.m. and the sunrise was fantastic. Mt Hood was beautiful as I ran along the Columbia river. At about mile 7 there was a family of Osprey looking for their breakfast and I thought to myself, "you are truly blessed." I am so thankful to be "able" to run, see such beautiful things and be healthy. I did some reflecting during this run and remembering how far I have come and how far I want to go. An incredible run. All I can say is incredible.
Someone asked me today about why I stopped putting my weight on my Blog. They said that they needed to see it as part of their "inspiration" to achieving their goals. What I can say about that statement is I truly am blessed. Thank you!
Weight: 172
BF: 11.5%
Monday, August 13, 2007
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