255 days until IM WI (Page 2)

Now its even closer...only 232 days...breath in...breath out...

I'm staying at the Double tree. From what I heard, it's a 10-15 minute walk from the venue.

If any of you are out of lodging....I live in Madison.....I have a lot of friends that are racing.  We'll find you a spot for sure!!

My official start day is tomorrow......I'm behind.  My base is not where I want it.  I'm not freaking out yet though.  I'll be ok.  I have been swimming with masters (doing about 3 miles a session)  Obviously, I'm not going to win the darn thing. My goal is to get through it.  Ok, now writing that I'm down right nervous.  I have SO FAR TO GO!

Darn it.....

now i need a bag.....in.......out.......ahhhh!

I transitioned this week from using the BT plans to using a personal coach.

When we first talked, he said we would focus on 22 weeks of base building where I would likely not see a HR north of 150.  I've done really well this week, especially being down in Florida with great friends and warm weather.

Having someone develop a personal plan for me makes me feel so much more comfortable about the endeavor.

CubeFarmGopher--are you using someone local or online?  I'm considering hiring a coach (and now is the time if I am going to) and think it would be beneficial to have someone I can meet face to face with.  Interested in how you chose who to work with.

No warmups just yet please...one more weekend until my last x-c ski race.  Then a recovery week and then its tri time.......here is me yesterday in a 50km skate race (#13)

(Finlandia 2007.jpg)

Less than 200 Days to go now. 

Peter:  I'm using a local coach.  He is the VP of my tri club and was going to be my mentor for this year.  When we started talking, he mentioned that he also coaches some other athletes and is willing to take me on too.  So, we sat down and talked about what I need (someone to hold me accountable and not let me over-inflate my goals) and what he could offer (mounds of experience and knowledge).