Ironman Lake Placid GOAL Post

Today is my last day of work for a week.

Tomorrow we drive half way to Lake Placid.

Thursday we arrive in Lake Placid.

Friday and Saturday will be spent resting and being at peace with the training I've done and swimming as much as my coach will let me in my most favorite lake.

Sunday will bring 140.6 miles.

Last year, I figured on a perfect day, I could finish under 12 hours, and it happened. This year, I am not sure that is in the cards (faster swim, harder bike, less than ideal last month of training), but I KNOW anything can happen on race day. Of course I have numbers in my head - and I have had them there since about an hour post-race last year.

I am approaching the race exactly the same as last year - my race plan is essentially the same, tailored for Lake Placid. However, there is one major differences this year. I have the confidence that I can cover the distance. I know I can do this, and I am not afraid of the day. I think this is HUGE in the days leading up to the race. I am already at peace and not afraid. I know I have done the work, and that I can't control the entire day, but I KNOW that I can cover the distance.


But just like last year, my ultimate success will not be defined by the time on the clock. And this year I truly believe that. More importantly - I want to enjoy the HECK out of the day, because all my memories from last year are about the JOY I felt, and I want to find that place again and hold on tight.