It's taper time, for me it's more of a time to get my mind wrapped around the task at hand and time to take care of the details. I haven't ever flown to race somewhere, so this is a little different than other races I have done. Other races I didn't have to worry about getting my bike somewhere because it was in my car with me, this time around that's not the case. I can't "overpack" to make sure I have everything, so I've already started a list of stuff that I need to bring. By the end of this season I had become very efficient with what I brought to races. My last race I showed up with a backpack...and my bike...nothing else. I saw people with coolers, multiple duffle bags, water bins...and other random stuff. I feel like packing for this race is going to make me one of these people...hence the list. I'll feel a lot better after I drop my bike off and get a quick spin on it with the race wheels.
This morning at computrainer the class did their first threshold test. Seeing as I know where my numbers are I didn't test...instead rode a consistent effort and still held a high average wattage (272 watts) for the 30 minute test. I had a ton left in the tank and was talking throughout the test to help encourage people. It would have been interesting to see where I might have ended up had I pushed it, but I know better than that. It's not time to drink the kool-aid yet. I have put in the work, so now is time to rest up and let it pay off. Swimming went well yesterday, and I plan on getting in the water every day to continue to build that confidence. I know what I'm capable of in the water, and think I have set my goal to definitely be attainable.
Can't wait to Race!!
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Best of luck in the race! You are ready!!
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