So the training roller-coaster starts again for another week – another week which takes me closer to the main event – the Port Mac 70.3 triathlon in October. Its 111 days away (15 weeks yesterday). Seems so long but I know from experience that the time will fly and before I know it, I will be standing on the starting line early Sunday morning, 28 October. So much to do, so little time!
Actually that’s not quite right – I have the time and I am following a program and each week brings me closer to being event ready for the big day. Even just looking back over the past 2 months of training I have improved. Two months ago I hadn’t ridden my bike in over a year, nor had I been in a pool for that length of time. Now I’m cycling 40-60km outdoors plus doing a couple of sessions on a stationary bike each week. Each week I’m swimming a couple of kilometres. And my running – well that happens regardless. I’m also doing 2 weights sessions a week for strength and endurance. Sometimes it’s good to look back to see how far we’ve come because it’s so easy to get bogged down in training day after day after day.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
I like the quote.
I’m so pleased that you looked back and reminded yourself of how far you have come. And we have *plenty* of time to get you to the start, and finish, line. Thanks for letting me be part of your journey
Jen I’m really glad to be sharing this journey with you. We can do this even though I initially had doubts. But having looked at what I’ve done so far I have every confidence now. So thank you!
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It could rain for the rest of the week. Looks like you will get your water training in. By both swimming and running.
I will find out tomorrow morning whether I’ll be running or swimming my run! Hopefully it won’t be too wet at 5.45am! Might need my flippers tho!
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