Subject: RE: Any other NZers?What a difference a year makes! 1 September-beginning the run to Taupo HIM and ultimately IM 2009. It's true, training history counts. If I look back 12 months I remember wondering how I was going to complete IM2008. I did a half IM (last November ) and then an IM camp in January with Fitforfun.co.nz. Run by Josh White and Steve Farrel. Well worth the investment. After day 1 you wonder how you are going to get through race day. But by the end of the camps you feel very confident.
Did my first IM this year at Taupo. It was the best thing ever. If you want to enjoy the day (it is possible ) I recommend finding a coach to plan your year and write your programs. Then hook up with a tri club and put in the work. You will here this 1000 times...The hardest part of IM is the training... get it right and do the work and the day is a breeze!
Find your race pace, get used to taking on food while you ride and run. Plan your splits, when you eat and how much. If someone screams past you in the ride don't chase them (they probably don't have a plan ). A lot can happen over 6-7 hours of the bike. People go out too hard and you see them being carried off in ambulances with 30k to go in the ride.
The worst part of IM (for me ) was crossing the finish line. Suddenly my goal was achieved...what next. I've got to wait 12 months to IM. |