One of the things on my unofficial "Bucket List" is to represent Canada in an athletic competition.I was thinking it might be in a 24 hour hour running event, or something after I turned 55 years old.I am all about the ultra trail runs, but I also love a good triathlon.
There is a (slight, good , maybe possible?) possibility that I may qualify for the Ironman world championships this Sunday if I podium in the 50-54 catagory. I am trying to keep cool, but I have lists and planning and pacing running around in my head,and am surprizing myself at how competitive I seem to be.
The funny thing is, I have been swimming and bike training very well in my mind, but I have no idea how fast I've been going because I haven't been racing and don't have a speedometer on my bike. I'm not worried about the run, no matter what I do, I always seem to be around 1:45 for the half marathon.
If I can do under 5:20 for the half-Ironman, I will be happy. If I can go under 5:10, I will be very happy.
Otherwise, I wait until I'm 55 years old, and it becomes a war of attrition.
Cheers!
Digger
Good luck!
ReplyDeleteawesome! good luck dave! i got my first wetsuit and am looking forward to my first sprint triathlon in september. you are an inspiration. i enjoy reading about your adventures.
ReplyDeleteHi Brownie and Amy. It was fun, too bad about the rain, but at least it wasn't snow. Ames, I never thought of myself as inspiring anyone, I'm just doing what I love to do. Thanks for that.I can't wait until I retire so I can turn it up a notch.Two years and 3 months to go......
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