Exactly SIX MONTHS to go!
I was just reminded that today marks exactly six months until IMLP. At this time (1PM) on July 22, I should be six hours into the race, which will hopefully put me relatively near the end of the second loop on the bike, hopefully feeling good on the bike and getting pscyhed up for the marathon.
Part of me thinks that’s way too much time and part is worried that it’s not nearly enough time. I have built up a great base over the last months/years and am clearly in the best shape of my life. Yesterday proved that I can run a strong half marathon and not think too hard about it, I’m certain I could rock through an Olympic distance race without too much trouble, and even finish a half-IM somewhat comfortably (or, without too much pain). So that’s all good news. But I know that those races are nothing compared to the Ironman. I really have no concept of what’s in store, and I know that now I have six long months to get myself physically and mentally ready for that day. That part of me thinks I’m going to need every last minute to get ready. The other part of me just wants to the big day to come – all this waiting and anticipation, plus all of the long training weeks I have ahead of me… if I’m tired and sore now, what’s April or May going to feel like?