Mental aspects of IM training
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2014-02-24 10:56 AM |
47 | Subject: Mental aspects of IM training I have written a letter on my blog to IMTX that sums up my feelings so far! Not that I'm not loving training, it is just sometimes hard (I know that's what makes it IM). Just wanted to share! Dear Ironman Texas, I have been training for you for 6 weeks and you are always on my mind. Although the physical training is tough the mental aspect of training is tougher. I think about you constantly, I think about you when I’m working, eating, sleeping, resting, hanging out with friends and family. I take you into consideration when making most decisions. For example, do I really want to eat those potato chips, or will I regret it on my 2 hour run this afternoon? No, I don’t want to go shopping because I need to rest and stay off my feet. On Saturday night, no I don’t want to stay up late and have a glass of wine; I have a 4 hour bike ride tomorrow! Although I’m enjoying this close relationship I’m already looking forward to parting ways with you on May 18, 2014. Sincerely, The Rustic Runner |
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2014-02-25 2:29 AM in reply to: summerk |
1 | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Brilliant!! It even made my GF smiled knowing that she is upset due to my silly hours of training.... |
2014-02-25 12:15 PM in reply to: IvoryBro |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Awesome! I am also in week 6 of my IM training plan (IMMT) and its all I think about. Your letter summed up my feelings exactly. |
2014-02-25 6:35 PM in reply to: summerk |
Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Wait until you hit taper and are done on a Saturday before 10 am and you have NO idea what to do with yourself! |
2014-02-28 11:06 PM in reply to: ChrisM |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training IM training is an emotional rollercoster, especially for the first one. Just follow your plan and let the emotions eb and flow as they will knowing that if you stay true to the plan you will be fine come raceday (assuming you don't go out to fast, get enough calories and enough but not too much water). |
2014-03-01 7:11 AM in reply to: Baowolf |
Regular 847 Akron | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training ahhhh. the emotions! Last year was the worst for me. Sometimes I just broke down and cried and the next day I felt like I was on top of the world. Whatever you sacrifice it will be so worth it!!! |
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2014-03-01 7:20 PM in reply to: summerk |
Elite 3060 N Carolina | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Life is too short to worry about all that stuff. If you want the potato chips, eat them. If you want a glass of wine, have a glass of wine. Follow the plan and execute on race day and what will be, will be. Unless you are a professional or an AGer trying to get to Kona, your time really doesn't matter. |
2014-03-01 9:51 PM in reply to: japarker24 |
Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Originally posted by japarker24 Life is too short to worry about all that stuff. If you want the potato chips, eat them. If you want a glass of wine, have a glass of wine. Follow the plan and execute on race day and what will be, will be. Unless you are a professional or an AGer trying to get to Kona, your time really doesn't matter.
Thank you for saying so. I needed to hear that today. |
2014-03-06 5:33 PM in reply to: #4954640 |
14 | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training I'm feeling it too- also training for Texas. It's my first so I'm super nervous and excited! But none of my friends seem to get why I don't want to hang out much right now. Personally I kind of enjoy training as an excuse to have a break from people though! |
2014-03-13 7:50 AM in reply to: SEADOCHA |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Originally posted by SEADOCHA ahhhh. the emotions! Last year was the worst for me. Sometimes I just broke down and cried and the next day I felt like I was on top of the world. Whatever you sacrifice it will be so worth it!!! Ha! I call that Ironman PMS. |
2014-03-18 2:44 PM in reply to: summerk |
Member 92 Sarnia | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training I think that the balance keeps the emotions in check. BUT...I do like that the commitment keeps the balance. |
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2014-03-18 4:12 PM in reply to: bmeere |
Extreme Veteran 1001 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training This is my first time training for an IM, but I have used several 20-24 week marathon training plans. 24 weeks is a LONG time to train consistently. I don't know about IM training but marathon training seems to be designed to wear you down in the build and base phases so that you can build yourself back up before the race prep and taper phases. Right now I am in the early weeks of training for Boulder and trained 11+ hours last week. I know that it will take a lot more will and work when I am training 16-20 hours per week but I look forward to the challenge. |
2014-04-16 2:43 PM in reply to: summerk |
475 | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training Originally posted by summerk I have written a letter on my blog to IMTX that sums up my feelings so far! Not that I'm not loving training, it is just sometimes hard (I know that's what makes it IM). Just wanted to share! Dear Ironman Texas, I have been training for you for 6 weeks and you are always on my mind. Although the physical training is tough the mental aspect of training is tougher. I think about you constantly, I think about you when I’m working, eating, sleeping, resting, hanging out with friends and family. I take you into consideration when making most decisions. For example, do I really want to eat those potato chips, or will I regret it on my 2 hour run this afternoon? No, I don’t want to go shopping because I need to rest and stay off my feet. On Saturday night, no I don’t want to stay up late and have a glass of wine; I have a 4 hour bike ride tomorrow! Although I’m enjoying this close relationship I’m already looking forward to parting ways with you on May 18, 2014. Sincerely, The Rustic Runner Um, I hear you 100% and I have never even done an IM. I have been this way since I fell in love with the sport of triathlon about 7 years ago. Once I placed in my first Olympic in my age group I was hooked and my family gets tired of hearing about it. I eat, sleep, breathe triathlon. I try to get it off the brain, but I cannot! Doing my first IM in November and I am currently training for a HIM in July. I have been mentally training since I got into IMFL a few months ago! It's crazy. Hang in there and try to stay tough mentally. The part about not staying up late drives my husband insane! I have one night a week that I make a point to stay up a little later (10:30), drink some wine, make something fun for dinner, and rent movies, hang with neighbors, play games, etc. That seems to keep everyone a little bit happier! I call it THIRSTY THURSDAY. |
2014-04-22 10:09 PM in reply to: summerk |
Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: Mental aspects of IM training IMTX is hands down one of my favorite races. Yes the training is hard, yes it's going to be hot, yes it's going to hurt.... but when you cross the finish line and hear Mike shout "You are an Ironman" it makes EVERYTHING worth it. Enjoy your training, let it remind you that you're doing something extraordinary! I wish I could be there with all of you IMTX people this year, but I've got Canada, Tahoe and Arizona this year! Have a fantastic race RusticRunner! |
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