4 weeks to IM AZ

Posted March 16th, 2008 by tedr

The last few weeks have been busy. Work, life, and fortunately some working out. I think the surgeons have run a special on procedures this last month, making my life busy as an anesthesiologist! But with Ironman AZ only weeks away, I have sensed the urgency of getting mileage in. So sleep has given way to the risk of injury. And I am happy to say that SO FAR, SO GOOD! Although not doing "classic" Ironman training, I am getting in enough to feel like I can finish. My run has started coming around, without my dreaded calf cramp/pull being a problem. Yes, I am up to 21 miles this last week.

For the last 3 weeks, here are my totals: Swim 6500/8000/66350, Bike 176/40/176, Run 14/19/21

My goal for the next 2 weeks is: Swim 9000/8000 Bike 220/120 Run 13/26.2

So if I can stay healthy for this two week run up, it is taper time and on my way to hopefully a "fun" Ironman AZ on April 13th. No more weekends at work to get in the way and a couple of vacation days to catch up on sleep. Hopefully cooperative weather.........however at this point, I will get out in anything. High of 54 and rain in the forcast for my 60 mile ride tomorow!!! WHooHoo!!

Happy to be feeling healthy.

Awsome!!

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On March 18th, 2008 MITCH said:

Wow, this is excellent, especially the upswing with the running situation. Super happy for you bro, looking forward to a nice long run with you at the end of the month too! Talk to you soon,
Mitch

Keep that calf healthy and

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On March 17th, 2008 patrick123 said:

Keep that calf healthy and you will do good! Hopefully it won't be 100 degrees this early in the season there!