Subject: RE: IM Wisconsin Training BeginsHey Melissa and everyone here:
I've been lurking around and following everyone's progress. Want to congratulate you all on all the hard work so far. I've been putting a lot of time on the bike. Went on this crazy bike run of 20 something miles in the rain. Did a mini tri on Sunday. That was fun. heh.
Melissa: I saw from the results that you finish at 16:56. That's so awesome. I'm hoping to be around there, finishing. 16:59 or bust. This will be my first IM. Hopefully not the last and maybe the first of many.
This is a random shot in the dark- but anyone here from the New York area? I've been looking for open waters to swim in and can only really think of the beach/ocean.
Thanks. See ya all September!
J
lingphd - 2006-06-17 7:56 PM
I did IM Wisconsin last year and had the great honor of being the last official finisher. With the heat, wind, and previous back injury I was so thankful to finish at all. I immediately signed up again and then went on to run two marathon in the next four months. Hello ITBS! Goodbye running. Uggh.
It has been a LONG SLOW road back from ITBS. I can finally run now for 30 minutes without stopping and I can be on my feet for 90 minutes without causing any pain. I'm super-slow, but I finally think my body is ready to handle IM training again. More importantly, I feel mentally ready which is just as important as the physical (maybe more).
So, I'm in again. Slow but sure is my motto. Don't do anything that might hurt the leg. Bike lots, swim lots, and practice a solid walk/run strategy.
I've enjoyed reading about everyone's training and hope that you are all doing well and staying healthy.
Happy training!
Melissa |