Zach's Blog

So far so good June 27, 2010

I had an Oly today to keep me fresh going into another chance at 70.3 Championships at Ironman Providence 70.3. I wanted to perform well because….I have a large ego and need it to justify my existence.

Well, that was honest, and I feel good about being honest.

Ok, I also wanted to perform well because there were a lot of people I wanted to shine in front of. On my list of things to do in triathlon this season, there were 4 things left to do. I crossed off 2 of them at this race. 2 people I desperately wanted to beat, I took them on the bike and opened up the gap on the run. The 2 goals scored today are a racing “friend” that I have been beaten by at every race. He’s a great guy and is always super friendly. I just really wanted to beat him once. The other guy is only known as “Mr. Vineyard Vines”. Finally got him today also, just a personal goal I needed to take care of, and I have no idea why.

Only 2 things left, beat my training partner in a race by 7 seconds and qualify for 70.3 World Championships. So far I’m on track for both this year. My new coach has made major improvements with me.

Now, strange things are happening for races. First, the day before and the morning of, I feel like crap. I don’t feel fast and I don’t feel prepared. It’s not until the end of the race when I see my results that I realize I did pretty well. It’s funny to think you are far behind and then be told that you are seconds or minutes behind the leader. The next change is people starting to look at me as possible competition. Also, the whole thing where I should turn around and welcome in the the next athletes coming across the finish line.

So, I have 2 weeks of training before my next big event. Time to heal, recover, and go again.