I was gonna start this post by telling you that I have very few expectations from this race, but that wouldn't be quite accurate. Don't get me wrong, there is a very good chance that I won't be able to finish it, and I've come to terms with that. Before you start thinking I've gone all negative let me elaborate a bit. Over the last 6 months I have had so many instances of dizziness and near fainting, both during and after relatively easy workouts, that to deny the likelihood of that happening on race day would be naive. Even today, for several hours after my nice leisurely 4000 metre swim, I had several dizzy spells triggered simply by standing up. Why this is I don't even care right now, cause it is what it is.
And while I sure don't like the idea of not completing, I also think it's prudent to consider the possibility. I have so many rich and interesting things in my life that to depend on one day for my feelings of well being would be kinda dumb.
But....like I said....I still have expectations. Above all else I expect to give the very best I have to give on that given day! I ain't quitting at the first sign of problems, and as a matter of fact I remain confident that I will get at least as far as last year. I also know myself well enough to know there is some risk that I continue past the point of a healthy decision, so I will get advice from my wife as the day wears on.
Another significant expectation I have for race day is that I don't freeze my proverbial balls off. While I still may be cold in the lake, I am determined that beyond that I will be dry and warm. I will leave the final decision til game day but I am seriously considering doing something I have never before done in a triathlon of any distance, and that is to completely change my clothes before getting on my bike. I would simply wear a speedo under my wetsuit, and then towel off and change into a nice dry tri suit in the tents. I really believe that while it may not have been the primary problem last year, I do believe it exacerbated the issue.
And amongst a whole bunch of other stuff that I expect for the days leading up to and including race day, I expect that you continue to expect the best out of me as well. Please continue to believe that I will successfully complete my first ironman in Quebec, but regardless of results, rest assured that "I shall not freeze!"
swim 4000 metres, 1:30:15
And after reviewing about 200 quotes I finally settled for this one. A perfect one liner!
"If you expect the blessings of God, be kind to His people."---Abu Bakr
Love
Peter
And while I sure don't like the idea of not completing, I also think it's prudent to consider the possibility. I have so many rich and interesting things in my life that to depend on one day for my feelings of well being would be kinda dumb.
But....like I said....I still have expectations. Above all else I expect to give the very best I have to give on that given day! I ain't quitting at the first sign of problems, and as a matter of fact I remain confident that I will get at least as far as last year. I also know myself well enough to know there is some risk that I continue past the point of a healthy decision, so I will get advice from my wife as the day wears on.
Another significant expectation I have for race day is that I don't freeze my proverbial balls off. While I still may be cold in the lake, I am determined that beyond that I will be dry and warm. I will leave the final decision til game day but I am seriously considering doing something I have never before done in a triathlon of any distance, and that is to completely change my clothes before getting on my bike. I would simply wear a speedo under my wetsuit, and then towel off and change into a nice dry tri suit in the tents. I really believe that while it may not have been the primary problem last year, I do believe it exacerbated the issue.
And amongst a whole bunch of other stuff that I expect for the days leading up to and including race day, I expect that you continue to expect the best out of me as well. Please continue to believe that I will successfully complete my first ironman in Quebec, but regardless of results, rest assured that "I shall not freeze!"
swim 4000 metres, 1:30:15
And after reviewing about 200 quotes I finally settled for this one. A perfect one liner!
"If you expect the blessings of God, be kind to His people."---Abu Bakr
Love
Peter
Love you! You always give your best (in everything you do) and I am confident that you will do so in Quebec. I will be watching your progress on line! And I love the quote too. Another thing you do consistently!
ReplyDeleteLove, gail