So 3 days to my first (proper) race for many years - The Bewl Water 21K solo SwimRun on Sunday 17th September.
Am I ready?
Well, I expect you never feel like you have done enough. My tendonitis issues certainly didn't help and I still have a few niggles - let's hope it holds up! My training is definitely on the lighter side and not where I ideally want it to be, Achilles tendons issues, or not. My weight is definitely on the heavier side - I did lose a bit but am still going into battle 2-3 kilos overweight, which is also not ideal.
Anyway, enough excuses. My time is nearly up and this week I am taking it pretty easy (call it a taper!). I am looking forward to the event, simply as it is something different and fit enough, or not, I am doing it. Even if the time is not great I reckon I can manage the distance - going for 'completion' rather than 'competing'.
Saying that, I do have some race goals:
1. Get across the finish line with a smile on my face and no injuries
2. Ideally complete the 17K+ of running and 4K+ of swimming (plus all transitions) under 3 hours
3. Stretch target would be 2 hours 40 mins
4. Get on the podium in my age group (50+), although that might happen by default if there are only 3 solo racers for the 21K above 50 years old
I expect my next post will be the race report and results.
Wish me luck!
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