I'd like to PR the swim (so sub-1:07) and PR the run (I don't even want to say but honestly I've never had an IM marathon that didn't start with a 6, so...). I don't really think I can PR the bike (which would mean riding sub-6 hours on a hilly course), but I'd like to ride really well and need to figure out what that means for me, at 45 years old, on a course that has so many hills. As I get closer to October, I'll refine those goals based on how my training has gone.
So, cue the new coach; I finally asked the person I've had in the back of my head for years: Sean Clark. For some reason I've always thought Sean would be the right coach for me, but I don't know why I've never acted on that. I've known Sean more than 15 years, and Jason's known him for over 20. He and his wife, Tara-Lee Marshall (yes, that Tara-Lee for those of you that know your Ironman history), run CMS Coaching over on the mainland. They are a great team and I am confident Sean and I will work together to accomplish my goals. Plus, they are both hilarious and awesome people! They've been coaching athletes of all levels for years, and I'm super excited about it. Already I'm a slave to my powermeter on rides and Garmin on runs - things I should have focused on long ago but it was always so easy to just go the pace that felt right on the day.
Spring is in full swing on the west coast, meaning you never really know how to dress for a ride. Last week I was soaking up some glorious warm sunshine, then yesterday it was cool and rainy but by the time I had ridden back to town, it was warm and sunny. At least I get good use out of arm warmers, vests, and then pockets to shove them into this time of year!
Happy training!
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