Week 6 and I’m still putting in the hours at the gym. This week I felt tired; which is probably due to poor sleeping and my body questioning what’s being happening to it during the past month. During my tired periods I have reflected on comments people have made since I publically announced my idea of wanting to compete in an Ironman, which was about 12 months ago. A friend called Stephen never openly doubted my ability of completing such a challenge and even offered to help me with the running, but I’m sure he questioned to himself how someone could drag a short obese body through such an extreme course. I would have questioned it to myself if I was in his shoes! Then there’s Bernie, who when I informed her of my quest, was so confident I would complete it, caused me to worry. It wasn’t the response I was expecting. I know that everyone will have their own views and opinions regarding my ability to achieve the ‘race’ within 17 hours, but I guess the bottom line is ‘do I believe in myself?’ I’m sure over the next 10 months the ‘self-belief’ will vary from one extreme to another, but the important thing is that I keep focused and work hard through the difficult times. Here’s my past week’s training achievements:
Cycle Ride – 22 miles
Exercise Bike – 120 minutes
Run – Didn’t get out at the weekend!
Treadmill – 90 minutes
Cross Trainer – 35 minutes
Light Weights – 60 minutes
Rowing machine – Again, not this week!
Swim – 1 mile
Swim - 40 minute training session
Sauna – 15 minutes
Jacuzzi – Gave it a miss.
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