Prior to Age Group Nationals, when I decided to sign up for one more triathlon--especially one more 70.3-- it seemed no big deal. One more race; of course why wouldn't I?? Now with all the hype and excitement over from nationals I am struggling with the motivation for one more race.
There is a reason most people try to pick the last race of their season as their main event, their big goal, and their "peak" race; because once that main event is over it becomes harder and harder to motivate (or at least I am having a hard time).
I had been training for Nationals for nine months prior to actually racing in it. Now with it over, I am ready to switch gears. Ready to not be on a strict training schedule where I feel guilty if I take even a day and stray from it.
Don't get me wrong I am excited for this upcoming race; I love to race and I am excited to see what I can do in another 70.3 in which I actually know what I am getting myself into. It is more that the motivation and training excitement is much diminished. Which in turn has me a little bit nervous to be racing.
Swimming
With swim practice being over with Team Blaze I have very much slacked off on the swimming aspect of training, as it is my least favorite. Despite this lack of training and open water swims the couple times a week I have been swimming still feel strong and my stroke appears to still be improving. Strangely enough I am not worried as much about the swim as prior races; I know that I will get through it.
Bike
Biking has been going well with a couple of long sixty milers in there complete with head wind and everything. I believe this is probably the area of the race I am the most nervous for as it is where you spend the most time. As I am usually at the back of the pack coming out of the swim the bike and the run are where I make up all my time so I am banking on a strong bike.
Despite only biking once this pas labor day I am praying that my spin classes, and past long hours spent in the saddle will help out in the next two weeks.
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| Trying to out run a thunderstorm. Ended up getting caught in it! |
As per usual this is the area I have the least concerns about, as running is something that comes naturally to me. On top of that I have been very motivated to run and have been putting in some good strong miles. Now this is a great motivation to have as I am running in my first ever marathon about a month after the Black Diamond 70.3 in hopes to qualify for Boston--meaning I need to get my butt in gear and get some serious miles in!
It may not be a "big" race but it is an important one as it is supporting the Wounded Warrior Project for Team Blaze Member Brenda Conner Day and I am proud to be racing to help support her and all other affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project. So while the jitters, concerns, and nerves are present (as per usual) I am looking forward to the race and no matter what will be happy to have been merely been a part of something so powerful.
What continues to motivate you to get back out there and keep pushing forward?
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