The gains that I have made this year in the sport have been remarkable. I am learning so much about executing my workouts and recovery, which has helped me execute race day. In every single race, I have set a PR or placed in the top 3 in my age group. I've learned a lot from Kim and she has my best interests in mind as it relates to the sport and life- and its this reason why I signed on again for 2016.
The key I feel to improvement in the sport is consistency. Consistency in the workouts, recovery, nutrition, and execution. My coach and I talk about this a lot- and its been my goal to be consistent to see improvement. Can you nail every workout? No way. Does life get in the way? You bet. But can you grit your teeth and knock out workouts when your tired? When you worked all day? When its 95 degrees? How motivated are you? Who is holding you accountable? What motivates you?
Sure you can buy race wheels. Aero helmets. Power Meters. The latest Garmin. However, the best investment I have made in the sport has been in my coach. As I put the finishing touches on my build for IRONMAN Louisville, I am looking forward to developing a plan with Kim to execute a great race-within my limits, that allows the training I have done to this point to get me to the finish line in a time that I earn.
After the season, my coach and I will develop an off-season where I can recover, reset, and then build for year two- and hopefully a push for a qualification to Kona.
Thanks again to my partners who make racing this sport a lot more fun, enjoyable, and slightly easier on the pocket book!
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