Training for Frankfurt Ironman on 3 July 2016 can be lonely. Over the coming months a lot of hours will be spent training on my own however this is essential. You have to train your brain to be able to take the boredom. Long runs, bike rides and swims where it's just you and your inner voice. The voice that's always there keeping you company but you have to ignore it at times. That's why on a Saturday morning I look forward to cycling with the club because while it's still hard work, average speed of 26.6kph on a hilly route, you're able to have some chat. And this week was particularly good as one of last weeks Barcelona Ironmen was able to share the experience with us.
It's timely to hear of his adventure as I'm just putting the building blocks in place for mine next year. So I know how he's feeling, elated and proud of a fantastic achievement but it only happened due to hard work and a steely determination.
We also had 3 team mates competing in the Glencoe marathon and others in the Great Scottish Run 10k and half marathon. This weekend one of our team got a PB in the Berlin Marathon. Everywhere I turn a team mate is doing something amazing so inspirational examples are all around which is so uplifting.
This week there were a couple of training sessions where I really couldn't be bothered. This will happen from time to time but it's those sessions where you have to dig deep that get's me to the start line. Juggling family life, business and training isn't easy but then if it was the prize wouldn't be worth it. Bring it on.
Sunday, 11 October 2015
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