I am already halfway there. Time passes quickly. And soon the first “test” races will begin. I cannot wait! After months and months of training with my head down in the cold, a bit of adrenaline is just what I need! This is a crucial period when the distances increase and, above all, it is time to train at race pace. So the watchword is: experiment! In training you can try out things you have never done before, as regards what and when to eat and in terms of “gambling” a bit more on your case. Well now is the right time! Not too close to an IM, but not too far away to make all the effort useless. This is a building period when everything can still be altered and when you need to carefully think about and optimise every training session. Let’s see what happens!
But today I would also like to explain a bit better why I’m so desperate to qualify for the world Ironman Championships in Hawaii.
I have never been a champion, never top of the class or blessed with some “natural talent” or other.
When I was 10 I thought I could become a great swimmer, but my large family lived in the country and my parents, who both worked full-time, certainly didn’t have time to devote to after-school activities! And so when I finally managed to put my…
