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May 1, 2007
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16 weeks.
That's the amount of time until Ironman UK. And for 6 of those 16 weeks, I'm not allowed to train, which just wiped out the Iroman UK 2007 dream. I cried. I wanted to beg, but who? I cried some more. And then I realised I have so much to be thankful for and 6 months don't really matter that much... does it? To wait 6 months more to finish a 140.6 mile race.
In short - I caught a virus and from what the doctor tells me, I'll either have a heart attack or damage my heart severely if I do training.
I don't know what to say. I still feel too much like I've lost a friend.
Posted by karinm at May 1, 2007 12:05 PM
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Karin - I know you must be devastated, and I don't know how competitive you are. Also, your situation sounds a lot more dire than mine was. But two years ago I had a similar experience because of foot surgery. I could do no running until 8 weeks before my Ironman event. I went into it thinking, I paid, I'll do what I can, it might just be a duathlon. But whatever happens, it will be experience (for next time). Well, I finished just fine, and well under my goal time of 14 hours. This year, I am following a 13 weeks to a 13 hour IM plan (by Gale Bernhardt from Training Peaks) ... If you have a good base, 10 weeks might be enough - if you skip or severely reduce the usual taper. I really wish you the best!
Posted by: Cindy J at May 1, 2007 3:43 PM
I was in a similar situation last year. With a strong base, this could be just a little blip to see how strong you really are. Take all the time you need to get healthy. Then, go into the race knowing that you are stronger than you even realized. After a 6 week illness, Ironman should be a piece of cake. :)
Posted by: Tea at May 1, 2007 4:39 PM
Karin - wow, that stinks. Hope you get well soon.
Posted by: jank at May 4, 2007 12:31 PM