Can I do it? Yes I can!

Just had to share this.

My training wanted me to do a trial Duathlon ready for next Sunday.  Argh 1 week to go.  It was supposed to be yesterday but with having just got back from camping and all the unpacking and washing and grocery list making etc I never went.  Also it was one windy day.

Well I had to do it so off I went today in the rain and the wind.

1st stage is 1.5km run.  My goal 10mins 30secs I did it in 11mins 15secs so 45secs slower.

2nd stage is 10km bike.  My goal 35mins I did it in 33mins 39sec so 1min 21secs faster. yay

3rd stage is 3km run.  My goal 31mins I did it is 22mins 10sec so 8mins 50secs faster. double yay.

Now I picked these goals from the results of 2008 Duathlon racers who are about my age.  It was at the same venue as this year so thought it was as close to a goal as I could make.  Now I do realise that my Duathlon was run in my own territory so I am familiar with it and also I didn’t have to compete with anyone for space. 

Well actually that isn’t quite true.  I had about 3people on the track I had to move for and cars to avoid on the street with other cars wanting to pass at the same time.

I got home and was exhausted and excited as I actually did it.  I know I have been training for this but still I guess I didn’t know if I would actually be able to really do it till I tried.  Especially with puting all the stages together.

Boy my legs were like jelly coming off the bike and going into the final run.  I had to walk but then realised I just wanted to run and it was easier.

Hope the same energy and stamina is with me next week.  Although I am hoping there will be some adrenaline and atmospheric excitement that will carry me to the finish line.  I did also manage a very small sprint at the very finish too, I don’t know where that energy came from but I did manage to muster it somehow but took a lot of concentration.