Post and Pre - Challenge Wanaka to Ironman New Zealand

Posted by Dylan on 4 March 2015

Prost race recovery!?
So here I am, a week and a bit after Challenge Wanaka 2015 and a few days out from Ironman New Zealand 2015.

It’s actually been a good 10 days or so; no mental breakdowns, or physical for that matter, not too many nerves, lots of excitement, and most importantly no regrets about my decision to do the double.
I woke up the day after CW15 and knew instantly that I had dodged a bullet. The body was good, a bit tired, but no real muscle soreness or damage that could have meant a physically and mentally tough couple of weeks. Instead all the training I have managed since has felt pretty good and I have been more worried about de-training than I have about recovering.
As I write and re-read this I realise I may be luring myself into a false sense of security! An Iron-Distance event is, and always will be, no easy feat. As is the full-blown recovery that is required afterward, regardless of how you think you might feel.
So, although I feel a lot better than expected and can’t wait to get out there a race, I will reign myself in a little and keep things realistic.
For me IMNZ is going to be fun. I want to enjoy it and do all the little things right.
For me it is a great chance to race off of a less than ideal preparation, but also knowing there is great form there for me to use. Something I have struggled with in the past.
Ultimately it is a great chance to get another New Zealand race in and also race a couple guys I have looked up to since I began the spot.
It will be a long hard day as usual, but I think afterwards I will enjoy a beer at least twice as much as normal!

Until after,

Cheers Dylan

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