Training half

Most training plans call for a 70.3 4-6 weeks out from an Ironman. In a perfect world, that works out great, but finding one scheduled, getting time off, the costs aren't always there. A few of us doing Chesapeakeman have decided to do a mock half tomorrow. We'll do a 1.2 mile pool swim, then hit the roads for the bike and run.

I did a hard effort on the bike course last year before Timberman, so it will be interesting to see any differences. I've got "slower" gear setup for training, but am hoping to come in with the same time on a lot less effort. Depending on how the bike goes, I may try to push it a little on the run. The run course has some nice rollers/hills, but should have some shade.

Sunday, I'm doing the Covered Bridge metric century as a recovery spin day. Will be nice to get two solid days in the saddle, then it's the final push!