Well I did it.. I kicked off the new year (2015) by registering for my very first 70.3 race. I will attempt Ironman Augusta 70.3 on Sunday, September 27th, 2015 in Augusta, GA.
I have been training every day and will continue to do so until the race. I am diligently following a 16 week 70.3 training plan by Chris McDonald of Big Sexy Racing. I received the training plan from Chris as part of the 2015 BSRx3 Team and it’s my first time truly training with a plan and it’s making a big difference already. Being a part of Team BSRx3 and being able to discuss things daily with Chris as well as other coaches and fellow team mates on the private forums has really helped me feel like I am a part of something and supported by many.
Currently plans for the next couple of months include some private one-on-one training time with a swim coach to help identify weaknesses, form improvements and tips and suggestions in general. Swim confidence is sorely lacking and all the help in the world is needed for me.
It also looks like I will be purchasing a Tri/TT bike soon as well. Through much debate and discussion with others it seems my best chance at success (which is solely to finish) will be with the proper tools and training. With my muscle disease and my lack of fueling options with my dependency on fat for fuel as oppose to the sugars/carbs/glucose that others are able to take in, I need to conserve as much energy as possible when possible and that is the main point of these bikes. Conserve energy within the legs to help with the run.
It’s not easy spending that sort of money on a bike when I am still not 100% sure I can physically finish an event such as this but this goal is unbelievably important to me and goes far beyond the money and subsequent investment in a bike such as this. If I do purchase this bike and finish this race looking back at the finish line at all I’ve accomplished in the past two years physically and emotionally as well as looking into the faces and smiles of those I love and who support me through it all, well there is no price to put on this.
Cheers to 2015!!!!!!