FINAL WEEK

Well it all comes down to this.  The last week in training for Ironman Lake Placid.  To be honest I am a little worried and I am not even at the race sight.  I am only nervous that my shoulder has set my swim back to far.  I believe I'll get through the bike and run on my plan, but the shoulder has me worried.  Six weeks ago to dislocate my shoulder, and I have been working hard in Physical Therapy to bring it back, but I still cannot make the freestyle motion.  I guess I'll be breaststroking the whole damn thing.

How did the final weeks of the Prep block go?  Well I think it went pretty good.  The last 2-weeks call for 4 race intensity based workouts, and many recovery type workouts.  I think my running has finally come back because my speed, effort, and HR seem to be back to where they were pre-crash.  I did manage 6 swim session in the last 2-weeks, non longer than 45 minutes however.  Now you can see my concern for the swim.  I have 4 sessions still to go before the race, so I still have a chance.

The last 6-weeks have been a little tough because of the injury and fatigue setting in.  I am starting to feel fresh right now.  This week will be nice and easy with 4 days of workouts(with race intervals) then the race itself.  The workouts get progressively lighter each day starting Tuesday.  I'll make Friday a complete rest day.  Saturday, real light with pre-race swim, bike the run course, and finally run the final 3 miles of the marathon.  Sunday should be a great be play day!!!

On the fundraising efforts, its been a great time.  So far over $3,000 raise for special needs children.  It has really nice having all the support from so many people.  I am hopeful some additional funds come in after the event, but if it does't, thats OK, its been a great first event.