Preparing for Race Season 2014

Ever wondered what the road to Kona looks like for a Triathlete? Eric’s schedule for 2014 gives a little glimpse. Check out his blog for more.

IRONMANDIARY

Just a quick post to catch up on things and prepare for race season.

I am 40 days out from my 4th and what hopes to be best IRONMAN performance. Looking back on my first 3 IRONMAN events, I’ve been very fortunate. I’ve had favorable weather, great race support from friends and family and I’ve managed to drop 1 hr 56 mins from my first race to my last. I’m very proud of what I’ve accomplished, but I’m not satisfied. Not yet.

You might think that because I’ve done 3 IRONMANs before, that I’m not nervous or worried about my upcoming race next month. You’re wrong. There’s still 40 days between now and the cannon going off for the swim start, but I still get goosebumps and chills just thinking about it. I go through cycles of feeling excited and confident, to feeling nervous and unprepared. A lot of this…

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