Coming down the home stretch

We are down to 6 weeks.  We've got 3 more long runs and 4 more long rides before Ironman Wisconsin.  Its time to really focus and get some solid training in.  On Saturday, four of us went out to tackle a mock half IM.  We ended up bagging it after 5.5 miles due to the extreme heat, as I didn't see how I was going to benefit from a long slog of run-walking another 7+ miles.  It was smarter to cut it short, recover faster, and re-focus on training.  Even with the shortened event, I got out of it what I needed to know.  I need to really focus more on the bike.  I've not put in near as many miles as I did last year for IMTX, and I think it shows.  I'll have no problem finishing the race, but I'd like to have a respectable showing.

Pre-mock 1/2 Picture

I sat down and revised the final weeks of training last night, and it is going to be grueling. However, I think it'll pay off in the long run.  With the high temperatures we are training through, I'm hoping for a huge payoff with the weather on race day.

Katie and are are doing the Georgetown Super Sprint Tri on Sunday for a little extra transition practice.  It should be a fun little event.