If there is anything interesting about preparation for an Ironman it is the lack of preparation for the upcoming IMNZ.
No excuses other than a very lethargic and fragile mental state. But it will be an interesting experiment into how much preparation is needed to survive a race and then I will at least know what is required as a minimum .
Having said that it is not going to be pretty . I pray I finish but I am not chasing PBs and I am not expecting much.in fact this will be a pretty relaxed race in comparison to the previous 9 .
in stark contrast to my friends racing who have done 15 plus hours , I have barely done any hours and despite a programme I have only tip toed through it i am embarrassed to say. but i feel well and reasonably fit. The contrast is gigantic when I read Gina Crawford's buildup after Wanaka on her Blog ( Ironman new Zealand Build up ) or a number of triathletes in Lanzarote preparing for Abu Dhabi long Course .
But so be it for I made my bed and I have to lie on it .Unfortunately there isn't going to be much lying down on the 2nd of March .
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