It may not be the night before a race, but if I wait until this evening I will probably forget, again. So, without further ado, let’s take a quick inventory to see how we are feeling for tomorrow’s race.
Sleep: While last night wasn’t the best night’s sleep, it was ok. I got plenty of sleep the other nights so I should be ok here. I might get time for a nap today, but I think that would be a mistake, making it more difficult for me to sleep tonight (as if I need any help there!)
Legs: I noticed this morning while I was brushing my teeth that my legs were a little tired. They aren’t too bad and should be fine tomorrow since today is a short swim. I did a little run yesterday and opened it up for a couple of minute intervals. That felt great! I easily dropped to 7 minute/mile for the first one, and by the end was running sub 6 minute miles. I think they will respond nicely tomorrow.
Neck and shoulders: They were a little sore and stiff last night, perhaps from too much sitting around on my taper week. I don’t notice it this morning, but I haven’t been up for an hour yet!
Stomach: Here is the million dollar question, how is my stomach? It is better than last week or pre last race, but still not normal. I’ve been avoiding almost all dairy and that seems to have helped. I’ll continue to skip it today, and then throw caution to the wind with my traditional post-race pizza!
Head: Mentally I think I’m good. This is a short race, so I haven’t spent much time thinking about it. I know that last year it was windy and hot, but I think I’m better prepared this time around. Plus my race tomorrow is probably less than a quarter of last year’s distance. To be honest I have thought about the race some. I’ve practiced my transition several times in my head and calculated the times for each leg. I’ve even gone so far as to compare that time to previous years. Instead of freaking me out, it has given me the confidence that I can do really well at this race. I’m hoping to finish in the 70-75 minute range. How I place will depend on who else shows up (I did look that up too, but don’t really have a way to figure out who is fast and slow).
Here is what I have learned over my 10+ races: Your time and placement doesn’t matter. If I am able to look inside and say that I gave it everything I had, then I will be happy. Of course, with a chance to win…
No comments:
Post a Comment