It’s about time I wrote another entry. My last one was over a year ago, and it has
been a busy year. It’s actually hard work being awesome, because I have to find
new ways to become more awesome!!!
But I digress.
After Toni’s (aka Irongirl) adventure to Taupo last year,
where we encountered the now famous weather bomb, and the refocus on Ironman
Cairns (which isn’t a bad spot to be support crew - 26 degrees in the middle of
winter, yes I can cope with that), we now find ourselves less than 20 days out
from a return trip to Taupo, (no one mention the weather) and a new improved
Irongirl - rebuilt fitter, stronger and
faster than before. This may have something to do with the new 2013 Shiv ProDi2 tri bike that arrived just before Christmas and only in the last week has
found a home in the garage (before that the bike had pride of place in the
lounge).
But part of the improvement is also the new mental toughness
that Irongirl is displaying, be it doing bootcamp twice a week, mammoth 4 and 5
km swim sessions, or long 5 hour bike rides.
But then again Irongirl does love the Shiv, aka Black Beauty
(yes she is black), and may even panic a little at the thought of her
getting wet. It had better not rain in
Taupo - or does that only apply to salt water? (lol)
Or lastly the run sessions that we do. It should be noted that on these sessions I
mainly carry the heavier water pack, extra gels and things like keys etc, just
to keep my awesomeness increasing (have I mentioned that I’m awesome?). The run
sessions have been getting longer and faster all year, one result of this was
the Sydney Marathon where Irongirl set a new PB, or for some it’s a PR :). But that was a few
months ago now, and so last year. This
March, who knows what may happen...okay I have a fair idea, but you’ll have to
follow me on Facebook on race day for updates..
As per Irongirl’s upcoming blog entries, she is now a lean mean
racing machine, which is also part of her focus to be lighter on race day than ever
before. Another target that has been met
and this has meant a new aqua race kit, which is now complete with cycle vest
and running cap. So all the parts are
falling into place. We only have to get some new tyres for the race wheels and
it will be all on like donkey kong.
We depart for Taupo on the Wednesday before the race and, as
it will be the third time Irongirl has raced there, it will be an easy
trip. Yes this will be ironman number 4
and, once completed, a third of the way to the ultimate aim of a starting spot
at Kona. And yes, I am already budgeting for
the Black Beauty replacement for that event!
So Irongirl is as ready as she can be and I’m ready to step
out of the kitchen for the 17 day block once we get back home (refer to Toni’s previous blog entry). This year I plan to
let Toni wild in the kitchen for a whole two weeks. I’m sure she is more
excited about this than actually finishing the race!!
For those of you who are going to be in Taupo on race day
and not competing, don’t worry. I have the day planned for you. Support Bootcamp will be in effect from 30
minutes before race start until Irongirl finishes. Have a few coffees and a good meal beforehand
because the next break you will get will be once Irongirl has finished. I already know who is going to be in Taupo (you
know who you are) and, yes, I will find you - especially if you think you will
sneak away for a coffee or 4... (no names need to be mentioned – aye coach :) )
But whatever happens on race day Irongirl will be ready.
Why?
Because St Pete said so. :)
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