and the taper begins...........

I've recovered well from the Pigeon Lake cycling race and have begun to taper for my "A" race being held next weekend. A BG World Cup Triathlon event in Edmonton.

I want to be fully rested, refreshed and ready to race come next Sunday.

If things go well next week I should have a legitimate shot to qualify for a spot to the World Championships being held in Hamburg this Sept.

The body is feeling good, the shoulder is feeling good..

I've done no swimming in the past 6 weeks to allow my shoulder to fully recover. In addition to heaps of self care (rubber tubing strengthening, stretching... stretching.. RoM exercises) I had a soft tissue Tx done last weekend. The shoulder is ready.

My last swim TT (pool) was in Feb where I did 1500m in ~ 29 min so I'm hoping to hit around the 30 min mark next week (wet suit assisted).

My goals for the race:

Personal goals:
To really enjoy the experience, take in the atmosphere, meet some cool people and use this event as a celebration of how life has come full circle for me.

Time:
Swim: ~ 30 min
T1: < 3 min
Bike: ~1 hr 15 min
T2: < 2 min
Run: ~ 1 hr 15 min

My super target is a sub 3 hr time but honestly I'll be happy to finish the event with my legs still feeling good...

oh and and qualify for Hamburg. :)