Today I was comparing my recent bike rides with the rides I did around the same time last year. I could not do a direct comparison since some rides were missing HR data, and some power, but overall they looked pretty similar to me, which is a bit worrisome. The only upsides this year are that I have been training through the winter, my running is much better, and I have lost significant weight. In addition to being fitter, I want to plan my nutrition much better this time around. After yesterday's bonk ride, I wouldn't say I am doing a good job with that, but I will try. Having a good pre-race routine and a good night's sleep the previous night are critical. Here are a few new things I will be trying this year:
After enumerating all things new gives me a bit more confidence that WF this year might go much better than last year. Still, I am not shooting for anything too outrageous. I will be happy if I comfortably beat the 6 hours mark. So, am I ready for WF? Heck yes, I am.
- Gluten free early dinner the previous night
- Hit the sack early - use some of coach's techniques
- Wear warm clothing pre-race and stay comfy
- Listen to music to get pumped up and stay calm at the same time
- Get a new kit bag
- Sip on IM perform on race morning
- Possibly use a new 910XT
- Use salt tabs
- Use IM perform on the bike
- Aero wheels on the bike
- New aero bars
- Aero helmet
- Have my own bottle of coke for the run
- Be at race weight for WF - target 132 lbs on race morning
After enumerating all things new gives me a bit more confidence that WF this year might go much better than last year. Still, I am not shooting for anything too outrageous. I will be happy if I comfortably beat the 6 hours mark. So, am I ready for WF? Heck yes, I am.
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