Competition review 70.3, Rappi

Hot, hotter, Ironman 70.3 in Rapperswil. What a boiling hot day.

Of course the water temperatur was cold as expected. It wasn't more than 16 degree Celsius. That was really cold even with the wetsuit. So, as I had awaited the first race split wasn't that satisfying. I started encouraged but after around 100m I felt tired like somebody would have cut the energy input. After a while I found something like a rhythm but of course it was too slow. I felt myself uncomfortable and was happy to reach ground after 1.9 k's. Now I was wondering how competitive I would be on the bike split. Guess what! I didn't forget how to ride my bike. :) That was not too bad and makes me feel optimistic for following races that season. Well, unfortunately I couldn't really speed up on the final running 21.5 k's. Nothing but too hot and after the cold May I wasn't used to race at such conditions.

At the bottom line participating at this race was the only right way for further improvements.

There are other 42 days until the Ironman race in Zurich. Hope to catch up on some stuff very soon. I've started today with a bike exercise combined with a short run directly after it.

Have a nice weekend.

Sandro

First competition 2010

How're you doing guys?

As for myself so-so. Not too bad. A really stressful time.
As you already know my training camp wasn't that electrifying due to the weather and my cold. But that is passé. Since I have returned home I can look back at four sunny days. That's quite horrible for that time of year even for Switzerland! But ok - the mentioned ones were pretty.

Now, I'm just one week away from my first Triathlon competition in 2010. It is the half Ironman in Rapperswil, which will take place at Sunday, June 6th. If I look forwart to it? Unsure. I'm expecting terribly cold water! 1.9 k's in the lako of Zurich will be shocking! But I'm gonna survive :) Just happy that the air temperature will be warm and there will be no extra water on the bike split from the sky! The latest meteorological news are predicting sunny summer weather... It's gonna be hot during the competition :)

There are several questions about my condition. I'm feeling myself not as strong as last year - at least until now. The coming Sunday will show me any existing weaknesses and should provide me the relevant things which are to improve so that I will be ready at the 25th of July for the big show in Zurich.

Well, be eager for the weekend. By for now.

Sandro