Faster, Stronger, and Better with Age?
Landing in Houston I was dreading the Ironman Texas race on Saturday because I felt the humid, hot, temperatures when I walked out of the airport. I have come to realize my body doesn't like to race in extreme weather in either direction too hot or too cold. I race best when the weather is just right! (OK who doesn't) My training in Vegas did not consist of much heat training because this year has been exceptionally nice in Vegas. I have had virtually NO humid weather training other than the fiasco in Costa Rica in February. (you can read my blog on my Costa Rica race if you want a laugh) Going into Ironman Texas I was less than confident about my upcoming performance. My training was enough to get through the race but less than I have trained for in other Ironman races. The funny thing is I was not nervous or uneasy about the race at all. I think being less confident about my training might have ...