After this past tri and watching the pros, as well as my buddy SiMo, I have realized that I need to make some major changes in my training. At the finish line of a Sprint, I would have had a difficult time completing an Olympic. An Iron was incomprehensible! I have completely neglected the fitness aspect of it all. I just now started using a heart rate monitor.
"It's not how many miles, it's what you do with them."
I was logging the miles, but not really pushing myself throughout. My fitness level was pretty low. I could tell during this past race since I couldn't catch my breath after the swim until I finally finished. I just couldn't recoup.
Now I am working my way through "The Triathlete's Training Bible". Chapter by chapter, I am trying to figure out better ways to increase my capacity and fitness level. I can finish races, but not with any sort of speed. If I want to do anything of substantial distance, much needs to change: form, diet, schedule, etc.
But I am fairly excited about it. It is time to train well, not just train.
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