Well the next big test is this coming Sunday. The Great White North Triathlon on July 3rd. Half-Ironman - 2 km swim, 90 km bike and 21 km run. Last year I finished the race in 6 hours, 8 minutes. The goal this year is to finish under 6 hours. I believe it is doable. I think the real key will be to be stronger on the bike. I hope for my swim to be at least what it was last year and with any luck a bit better. But we are talking only a few minutes if there is to be improvement. Run I do hope to do better on. Last year finished in 2 hours, 23 minutes whereas in a standalone 1/2 marathon I've done just over 2 hours. So let's try to get in at 2:15. Bike - really hoping to be in at less than 3 hours.
So far weather conditions look better than for the race last year. Some forecasts have even said possible high of 28 degrees. Seems set for a cold swim regardless with overnight low of 10-12 degrees. Oh well - cold water and aggressive competitors should keep away my fear of drowning! Of course the biggest factor is going to be wind during the bike portion. Hoping for light!
My only other worries at this point are some dizzy spells I've been getting in the last few weeks and some nether region discomfort that has also flared up in the past week. Good thing it's only a 90 km bike ride!
Watch for an update on Sunday night!
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